Equipment Technician I/II

Equipment Technician I/II

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Equipment Technician I/II in the Fleet Services Division. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy in and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Under immediate (Equipment Technician I) to general (Equipment Technician II) supervision, performs a variety of routine and semi-skilled mechanic duties to repair, service, and maintain a variety of fire apparatus equipment weighing up to 26,000 pounds; and performs related duties as assigned. Receives immediate (Equipment Technician I) to general (Equipment Technician II) supervision from assigned supervisory and/or management staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

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Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education (position requirement at application): Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by vocational training in vehicle maintenance and repair. Experience (position requirement at application): Equipment Technician I - Two (2) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment. Equipment Technician II - Two (2) years of experience performing duties similar to an Equipment Technician Iwith the OCFA or other fire agency.

Possession of, or successful acquisition by time of appointment, a valid Class C California driver's license, to be maintained throughout employment. Possession of, or successful acquisition within six (6) months of appointment, a valid Class B California driver's license, with air brake and tanker endorsements, to be maintained throughout employment. Possession, of, or successful acquisition within six (6) months of appointment, a valid Forklift operator certification, to be maintained throughout employment. Possession of, or successful acquisition within six (6) months of appointment, a valid EPA 609 Air Conditioning certification, to be maintained throughout employment. Must complete brake inspector qualifications pursuant to 49 CFR Part 396.19 within six (6) months of appointment.

Recruitment Closes - Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Oral interviews/Testing - Week of August 10, 2026. Selection Interview - Week of August 17, 2026. Anticipated Start Date - TBD.