Job Title: Vehicle Technician - Emergency Services
$5,000 Sign On Bonus
Salary Depends on Qualifications
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 04319-03
Department: Fire Rescue Services
Division: Logistics and Support
25/08201
Opening Date: 03/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: B
Description:
Benefits:
- $5,000 Sign on Bonus
- Bonus payments are issued in accordance with the terms outlined below and are contingent upon continued employment and fulfillment of all position requirements.
- Candidates Hired with a Valid CDL:
- 50% of the sign-on bonus will be paid upon completion of six (6) months of continuous employment.
- The remaining 50% will be paid upon successful completion of one-year of employment.
- Candidates Hired without a CDL:
- If a CDL is obtained within the first six (6) months of employment:
- 50% of the sign-on bonus will be paid after six (6) months of continuous employment.
- The remaining 50% will be paid upon successful completion of one-year of employment.
- If a CDL is required as a condition of employment and obtained by the end of one-year employment:
- 100% of the sign-on bonus will be paid upon successful completion of one-year of employment.
Retirement and Health Benefits:
- The city's retirement program helps you plan for a secure future.
- The Defined Benefit Pension plan provides a guaranteed monthly benefit at retirement, with a 10-year vesting period, a 2% multiplier at normal retirement, and a required 7.75% pre-tax contribution; the City funds the remainder and assumes the investment risk.
- Employees can also join the optional 401(a) plan with no required contribution, a 7% City contribution, and a one-year vesting.
- Optional Roth IRA and 457 Deferred Compensation plans are also available.
- Annual leave and sick leave each accrue at 8 hours per month.
- Annual leave increases after 5 full years of service.
- Comprehensive health benefits are available to support you and your family.
- View full details in our Benefits Guide linked here: 2026 Boca Raton Employee Benefits Guide
Career Growth:
- Our structured advancement path includes Emergency Vehicle Technician I and Emergency Vehicle Technician III, each with pay increases and expanding responsibilities.
- Placement depends on experience, with opportunities to grow at every stage.
Training & Development:
- Gain hands-on experience working on emergency vehicles and equipment that includes gasoline- and diesel-powered fire apparatus, aerial ladder trucks, rescue units, and related emergency response vehicles and equipment, with all training provided for career advancement.
Community Impact:
- Play a critical role in ensuring operational readiness and continuity for Fire Rescue Services which directly supports the ability to respond to emergencies and protect the community.
Positions Available:
- Emergency Vehicle Technician I: Starting salary range from $27.92/hour to $41.72/hour, based on experience and certifications.
- Emergency Vehicle Technician III: Starting salary range from $31.02/hour to $47.15/hour, based on experience and certifications.
Job 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of:
- The methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of passenger cars, trucks, construction, and maintenance equipment.
- Scan tools, OEM software (where applicable), and basic laptop-based diagnostics.
- The repair and adjustment of a wide variety of specialized fire equipment, pumps, and apparatus.
- Skilled in:
- Inspect, test, and maintain fire pumps and related valves or pressure relief systems.
- The use and operation of shop tools and machinery.
- Organization and documentation - accurately completes repair orders, logs diagnostics, and maintains service records within digital or paper-based systems.
- Ability to:
- Diagnose the more common defects in the drive trains, chassis, and other components of automotive equipment.
- Inspect, test, and maintain fire pumps and related valves or pressure relief systems.
- Adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
- Interpret work from sketches, diagrams, and installation and repair charts.
- Lift articles weighing 50 pounds.
- Understand and follow instructions in both oral and written form.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:
- Selected candidate may be considered for placement within the classification and pay range of Emergency Vehicle Technician I or Emergency Vehicle Technician III, subject to the criteria outlined below:
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Emergency Vehicle Technician I:
- 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 or the ability to maintain within one year of employment.
- Emergency Vehicle Technician III:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Three (3) 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
- Certification by the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission (EVTCC) in three or more of the following:
- 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
Essential Employee Designation:
- When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, any employee may be deemed essential by the City.
- For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work.
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
- Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Certification/License Verification
- Physical
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions:
- The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
- Constantly moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Constantly moving about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks.
- Occasionally moving from one worksite to another.
- Constantly adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
- Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.
- Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Constantly operates a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills.
- Constantly operating machinery and/or power tools.