Posting Close Date
Application and Special Instructions
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit a resume at the time of application. Applications that do not include a resume by the date of review, will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration.
This is an open/continuous recruitment and will remain open until position(s) have been filled.
The first review of applications will be September 29, 2026 and then every two (2) weeks thereafter.
If selected for this position, you will be subject to a background check
The Tucson Fire Fleet Management Division is proud to be certified as an ASE Blue Seal Repair Facility. The Emergency Vehicle Technician is part of this team dedicated to providing service solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. With a specialized fleet of emergency response vehicles, the Tucson Fire Department provides the latest technologies, training, and industry certification opportunities to keep the fleet management team and the fleet at the forefront of the industry.
This position performs preventive maintenance and repairs on Class 3 or higher vehicles and requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, on-call on a rotating schedule, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Respond to situations while on call within one (1) hour.
This position requires a Section 609 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling certification within 30 days of hire. A City of Tucson Forklift Operator certification within 60 days of hire.
This position requires continued education and renewal, ability to read, write, communicate, and follow oral and written instructions in the English language, and have a rollaway toolbox with a full set of tools required to perform journey level maintenance and repairs on a Class 3 – 8 vehicles.
Skill Based Pay/Certifications and expected timeline:
The Emergency Vehicle Technician classification is included in a skill-based pay plan which provides compensation for achieving and maintaining 28 ASE and EVT certifications required for this position as listed below. ASE and EVT certification fees are paid for by the department with a passing score.
Employees in this classification are required to progress through the levels of certification in a consecutive manner as listed below.
• Master Fire Apparatus Technician Certification (6 EVT Certifications)
• Master Ambulance Technician Certification (5 EVT Certifications)
• Master Automobile Technician Certification (9 ASE Certifications)
• Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician (8 ASE Certifications)
Entrance into the classification requires achievement of the following certifications within the first year of employment:
Tier 1 ASE Certifications:
• ASE A5 Brakes
• ASE T4 Brakes
• ASE T5 Suspension & Steering
• ASE T6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
Tier 1 EVT Certifications:
• EVT F1 Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Fire Apparatus
• EVT F5 Aerial Fire Apparatus
• EVT E0 Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Ambulances
Achievement of the following certifications is required upon completion of the second year of employment:
Tier 2 ASE Certifications:
• ASE T2 Diesel Engines
• ASE T8 Preventive Maintenance
• ASE A4 Suspension and Steering
• ASE A9 Light Vehicle Diesel Engines
Tier 2 EVT Certifications:
• EVT F3 Fire Pumps & Accessories
• EVT F6 Allison Automatic Transmissions
Achievement of the following certifications is required upon completion of the third year of employment
Tier 3 ASE Certifications
• ASE T1 Gasoline Engines
• ASE T7 Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
• ASE A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
Tier 3 EVT Certifications
• EVT F4 Fire Apparatus Electrical Systems
• EVT E3 Ambulance Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation
Achievement of the following certifications is required upon completion of the fourth year of employment:
Tier 4 ASE Certifications
• ASE T3 Drive Train
• ASE A1 Engine Repair
• ASE A7 Heating & Air Conditioning
Tier 4 EVT…