Vehicle Technician - Emergency Services - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Job Opportunity

Why Join Us?

Sign on Bonus: $5,000

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.

General Statement of Job

The Fire Rescue Services department is seeking a skilled and motivated technician to join our Emergency Vehicle Maintenance Team. This position performs complex mechanical work involving the inspection, maintenance, and repair of gasoline- and diesel-powered fire apparatus, aerial ladder trucks, rescue units, and related emergency response vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing engines, hydraulic systems, suspensions, electrical systems, HVAC, and specialized portable equipment used in critical emergency operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the operational readiness and continuity of Fire Rescue services, directly supporting the department's ability to respond to emergencies and protect the community. Working under general supervision, employees exercise a significant degree of independent judgment in determining the method of repair following receipt of oral or written work orders. Work is inspected while in progress, and/or the record of equipment services is reviewed to determine the degree of employee performance. Scheduled hours include normal business hours, Monday through Friday, though may need to extend to evenings and/or weekends in case of emergencies or risk to service readiness. Selected candidates may be considered for placement as either an Emergency Vehicle Technician I (B25) or Emergency Vehicle Technician III (B30) for Emergency Service vehicles within the Fire Rescue department based on their certifications, experience, and technical competencies. Employees are encouraged to pursue continued professional development and may utilize employer-provided resources and support to obtain or maintain ASE and EVT certifications.

Essential Functions

• 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:
1. T2 - Truck Diesel Engines
2. T3 - Truck Drive Train
3. T4 - Truck Brakes
4. T5 - Truck Suspension & Steering
5. T6 - Truck Electrical / Electronic Systems
6. 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