Fire Emergency Vehicle Technician I

Fire Emergency Vehicle Technician I

Salary

$107,619.38 - $118,650.37 Annually

Location

Contra Costa County, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

PMVC-2026A

Department

Fire District - Contra Costa

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

10/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

TB

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The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - General Services & Maintenance Unit

Why join Contra Costa County?

Ranking among the larger California fire agencies, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is a well-equipped, full-service fire agency. The District is an "all-hazards" organization providing fire suppression, First Responder Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services as well as 911 emergency ambulance transport services for over two-thirds of the county, technical rescue, marine firefighting, water rescue, Type II Hazardous Materials Response team, heavy fire equipment program, fire prevention, and fire investigation services to nine cities and county unincorporated areas.

The Fire District Apparatus Shop provides routine preventative maintenance and emergency repairs for our Fire Apparatus. The Apparatus Shop is staffed by a Fire Apparatus Manager, six (6) Fire Equipment Mechanics, a Fire Service Coordinator, and a Driver Clerk. The Fire District has almost 150 pieces of Fire Apparatus which includes Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4. Type 6 engines as well as Tillers, Hazmats, UTVs, Quints, Water Tenders and Rescue vehicles. The Fire Mechanics are ASE certified as Truck Mechanics and CFMA certified to do work on Fire Apparatus.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Dependable, helpful, respectful, honest, hardworking, professional, and a team player.
• Self-motivated and driven to learn by trying and doing on their own rather than waiting for direction.
• Willing to learn new technology, equipment, and apparatus.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Inspecting trucks, boats, bulldozers, tractors, and mechanical equipment used in fire fighting and other Fire District services.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical troubles and makes various types of repairs, such as general overhauling, electrical and fuel systems, differentials and related equipment, suspension assemblies, repairing and servicing fire pumps.
• Operating typical shop tools including electrical and acetylene welding devices.
• Road testing and transporting fire apparatus, service vehicles, and trucks.
• Assisting in the training of shop personnel and District personnel

A few reasons you might love about this job:

• The District operates the most current equipment with state-of-the-art technology. Our staff works on many types of equipment and apparatus including boats, bulldozers, fire trucks, tillers, wildland engines, advanced electronics incorporated into fire apparatus chassis.
• Learn and work in an environment that is always changing; equipment and apparatus are constantly being updated.
• Continuous training opportunities.
• Work as a team with full support from management.
• Room for growth and opportunities for advancement.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Having to adjust to learning all the new and varied types of equipment in the Fire District due to the continuous updates of new equipment and technology which takes time to learn.
• Learning and adapting to the organizational and paramilitary chain of command in a professional environment

Competencies Required:

• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Group Facilitation: Enabling constructive and productive group interaction
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Mechanical Insight: Comprehending how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate and interact
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications

To read the complete job description, please visit the website; https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs/108706?keywords=fire%20emer&pagetype=classSpecifications

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required:

(A) Possession of a valid California driver's license. Out of state valid driver's license will be accepted during the application process.

AND

(B) Must obtain a valid Class B driver's license with Tank Endorsement (or Class A with Tank Endorsement) prior to the end of probation and maintain the license while employed in this class.

Experience: Two (2) years full time experience as a heavy duty truck mechanic or completion of a heavy duty, diesel, or industrial program from an automotive heavy duty trade school.

Physical Requirements: Ability to meet such health standards as may be prescribed by the Department of Transportation regulations for commercial drivers license.

Desired Qualification: Fire apparatus mechanic experience is desirable.

Selection Process

• Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Completion of a Supplemental Questionnaire is required.

• Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.

• Training and Experience Evaluation: A Training and Experience Evaluation may be used to rank candidates on the eligible list. This will be included in the supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application. (Weighted 100%)

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment specific questions, please contact Elizabeth Loud, eloud@cccfpd.org. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at:

Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the Fire Emergency Vehicle Technician I position and to assist Human Resources staff in assessing each applicants qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand your relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application or see resume." NOTE: All applicants must submit a copy of any related license(s) and/or certification(s) they possess. Please scan and attach them to your online application.

• I understand

02

Please indicate which of the following driver's license types you possess.

• California Class A drivers license with Tank Endorsement
• California Class B drivers license with Tank Endorsement
• Possession of a valid California driver's license
• I do not possess any of these license types

03

This position requires two (2) years full time experience as a heavy duty truck mechanic or completion of a heavy duty, diesel, or industrial program from an automotive heavy duty trade school. (no fire apparatus required). Please select the choice that best fits your experience.

• More than two (2) years full-time
• Two (2) years full-time
• heavy duty trade school
• I dont possess this experience.

04

How many years of full time experience do you have as a heavy duty mechanic?

• Greater than 10 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 10 years
• 3 year or more, but less than 5
• 2 year or less
• I do not have experience as a heavy duty mechanic

05

How many years of experience do you have working on fire apparatus?

• Greater than 10 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 10 years
• 3 year or more, but less than 5 years
• 2 year or less
• I do not have experience working on fire apparatus

06

Please indicate which of the following professional certifications you possess (check all that apply).

• Pierce Master Technician certification
• Pierce Chassis Electrical training course
• Pierce Command Zone training course
• Pierce TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension training course
• Pierce Aerial Maintenance training course
• Pierce Ascendant Aerial Operation and Maintenance training course
• Pierce SRP/Frontal Protection training course
• Pierce CAFS/Husky Foam System Maintenance training
• I do not possess any of these certifications

07

How much experience do you possess with welding, fabrication, or as a machinist (please list experience on application as well)?

• Greater than 10 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 10 years
• 2 year or more, but less than 5 years
• 1 year or less
• I do not have experience with welding, fabrication or as a machinist

08

How much experience do you possess as a mobile fleet repair experience

• Greater than 10 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 10 years
• 2 year or more, but less than 5 years
• 1 year or less
• I do not have experience with mobile fleet repair

09

Describe your experience as a heavy duty truck mechanic in detail along with the amount of time spent performing the job. Be specific regarding the type of large mechanical equipment worked on.

10

I understand that if I completed a heavy-duty, diesel, or industrial program from an automotive heavy-duty trade school that I must attach a copy of the certificate to show the program was successfully completed.

• I have attached a copy of my certificate
• I did not attend an automotive heavy-duty trade school

11

I understand that I must meet the health standards as may be prescribed by the Department of Transportation regulations for commercial drivers licenses.

• Yes
• No

12

By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process, or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.

• Yes

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Employer County of Contra Costa