Emergency Vehicle Technician Trainee
About The Position
The City of Sugar Land is hiring an Emergency Vehicle Technician Trainee in its Fleet Department. The position performs maintenance, repair, inspection, troubleshooting, upfitting, and road testing of emergency vehicles and equipment, including fire apparatus, ambulances, and law enforcement units. The role also coordinates warranty and outside repair work, and fabricates, welds, or rebuilds components as needed. Regular on-site attendance is essential. The employee works on call as scheduled, performs assigned road calls, and must be available for repair and relief work during emergencies. This is an essential-employee role requiring work before, during, and after emergencies or disasters to support continuity of government operations and essential public services. The employee must comply with City and departmental policies and perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- At least one year of progressively responsible experience in emergency vehicle preventive maintenance and automobile mechanics.
- Valid Texas Driver License at the time of hire.
- Obtain a Texas Class B CDL with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements within 180 days of hire.
- Obtain applicable Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certifications, up to 15, within three years of hire.
- Obtain a Texas DPS Inspector License.
- Obtain A/C Refrigerant Certification within 30 days.
- Obtain a Forklift Operator License within 120 days.
- Regular on-site attendance and availability to work as an essential employee during emergencies or disasters.
Nice To Haves
- Municipal or government experience.
- Experience with a fleet management system (FASTER).
- Experience with GPS telematics systems.
- EVT certifications held at the time of hire.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair emergency vehicles and equipment, including fire apparatus, ambulances, and law enforcement units.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and computerized systems to support safe and reliable vehicle operation.
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections, including state safety and emissions testing, brake-system work, and front-end alignments.
- Maintain and repair specialized fire equipment systems, including pups, aerial devices, foam systems, and hydraulic components.
- Upfit and convert vehicles for Fire and Police emergency service use in accordance with specifications and operational requirements.
- Road-test vehicles and conduct operational checks to verify repairs and confirm equipment is safe and functional before returning it to service.
- Coordinate warranty work and external repairs with vendors and manufacturers.
- Fabricate, weld, and rebuild components and systems as needed.
- Work on call as scheduled, perform assigned road calls, and provide repair and relief work in emergency conditions.
- Remain available to work before, during, and after emergencies or disasters as an essential employee.
- Comply with City and departmental policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned by the Director or designee.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with coverage starting on day one.
- TMRS pension with a 2:1 city match.
- 457(b) options.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Paid parental leave.
- Wellness programs, mental health resources, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Professional development programs and training opportunities.
- Career advancement opportunities through the Gold Standard People Development Division.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
