Emergency Vehicle Technician I

Salary : $59,009.60 - $63,377.60 Annually
Location : Detroit, Michigan, MI
Job Type: Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number: 20253723171GSDTO
Department: General Services
Opening Date: 01/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: 1202-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 229 DPW Maintenan


Description
Under general supervision, performs the full range of automotive and mechanical repair and maintenance tasks to a variety of gasoline or diesel fuel powered vehicles including automobiles, trucks, and fire equipment. Repairs, maintains, services, or alters special purpose equipment mounted on or associated with such vehicles. Special equipment is inclusive and primarily Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) pumps.

Examples of Duties

• Perform any and all automotive repair, mechanical repair, or maintenance tasks to the types of mobile equipment employed by the department to which assigned.
• Inspect equipment to locate and determine nature of defects or repairs needed.
• Plan sequence of repair operations.
• Dismantle and remove defective components.
• Substitute new or rebuilt components and rebuild automotive components or assemblies.
• Repair, adjust, alter, and service automobiles, trucks, fire boats, firefighting apparatus, and other special purpose vehicles.
• Repair, adjust, alter, and service all mechanically, hydraulically, electrically, or pneumatically operated auxiliary equipment mounted on or associated with such vehicles, aerial platforms, pumps, compressors, and ladder assemblies.
• Repair, adjust, and alter pumps inclusive of Hale, Waterous, and John Deere high pressure units and a variety of EVT equipment.
• Perform major and minor repairs to heavy-duty diesel engines, pneumatic suspension systems, heavy-duty automatic transmissions, fuel injectors, buffer screws, mechanical engine governors, and other specialized coach components.
• Repair, service, and maintain air conditioning and heating units, door controls, interior lighting, and other mechanically, hydraulically, electrically, or pneumatically operated coach systems.
• Use electric arc or acetylene welding outfits or machine shop equipment to cut, heat, braze, weld, or fashion equipment parts, brackets, or braces which may be required to complete a repair.
• Maintain simple records of work performed and materials used.
• Instruct and oversee the work of apprentices and other workers assigned as helpers.
• Perform a variety of repair and service tasks to stationary equipment such as compressors, pumps, hoists, generators, and other machinery, where such tasks involve the same type and level of skills employed in repairing and servicing vehicular equipment.

Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications (required):

• Education equivalent to completion of two (2) years in a four (4) year trade or vocational high school with courses in general shop and automotive repair.
• Two (2) years of experience in repairing and rebuilding a variety of gasoline or diesel fuel powered vehicles.
• Completion of mandated training and testing on EVT courses.

Qualifications (preferred):

• Graduation from a four (4) year trade or vocational high school with courses in general shop and automotive repair.
• Two (2) years of experience in repairing a variety of Fire Department equipment.

Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD:12/17/2025
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or


- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.


ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit . Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit
01


Are you able to provide the necessary tools commonly used in the performance of automotive repair work?

• Yes
• No

02


Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• No Education experience

03


How many years of coursework in shop and auto repair work have you completed?

• 0-1
• 1-2
• 2-3
• 3-4
• 4+

04


Do you possess a current Emergency Vehicle Technician certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question