NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Vehicle Technician I or III - Emergency Services
Boca Raton, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$26/hr - $35/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a skilled and motivated technician to join their Emergency Vehicle Maintenance Team in the Fire Rescue Services department. The role involves performing complex mechanical work on fire apparatus and emergency response vehicles, ensuring operational readiness to support emergency response efforts.
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Responsibilities
Perform diagnostics, repair and specialty maintenance of a variety of medium and heavy-duty fire and pump apparatus and firefighting equipment
Performs routine preventive maintenance work on City vehicles following suggested manufacturer and City standards
Repair major vehicular systems and components such as the power plant, drive train, cooling, steering and suspension, electrical, hydraulic, air-conditioning, brakes and body, and computer systems
Repair system and components such as belts, hoses, tires, lamps, tune-ups, and new vehicle preparations
Repair shop equipment and tools
Performs welding repairs and modifications/fabrications
Road tests vehicles for adequacy and completeness of repairs
Diagnoses malfunctioning vehicular systems and components and recommends most effective solutions
Inspects vehicles to ensure that they comply with all statutory safety requirements
Performs road service repairs in Boca Raton and surrounding cities
Completes preventive maintenance forms correctly
Assists in cleaning the shop work area
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Two (2) years of experience in repairing automotive power-driven and/or fire-related equipment
Certification by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in two or more of the following: T2 - Truck – Diesel Engines, T3 - Truck – Drive Train, T4 - Truck – Brakes, T5 - Truck – Suspension & Steering, T6 - Truck – Electrical / Electronic Systems, T7 - Truck – Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Valid State of Florida Class “B” CDL driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period
Preferred
Certification by the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission (EVTCC) in any of the following is preferred: F1 - Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Fire Apparatus, F2 - Design & Performance Standards of Fire Apparatus, F3 - Fire Pumps & Accessories, F4 - Fire Apparatus Electrical Systems, F5 - Aerial Fire Apparatus, F6 - Allison Automatic Transmissions
Benefits
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows: Continuous years of service: Less than 2 full years: 0%; 2 to 5 full years: 10%; 5 to 10 full years: 20%; 10 full years or more: 30%; Retirement (normal, early or disability): 50%.
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows: 5 to 10 full years: $600 annually; 10 to 15 full years: $800 annually; 15 full years and over: $1,000 annually.
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below: The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatory contribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period. An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution.
Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.
HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1 floating holiday. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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