Fire Fleet Technician
San Bernardino County Fire Department
San Bernardino County, CA, USA
Posted on Sep 13, 2025
The Job
- THIS IS A FIRE DISTRICT POSITION ONLY
The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for Fire Fleet Technicians for the Vehicle Services Division. Fleet Technicians perform minor repairs and perform preventive maintenance on automotive and other types of fire apparatus equipment. They also assist with major repairs to light and medium duty vehicles such as Fire staff vehicles, Ambulances, Squads, Brush Patrols, and Utility Vehicles.
For more details, refer to the Fire Fleet Technician job description.EXCELLENT BENEFITSHEALTH BENEFITSPAID TIME OFFRETIREMENT- Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- 12 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave
- Generous pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings PlanWellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition ReimbursementFor additional information review the Benefits Summary for the General Fire Support Unit (Download PDF reader).CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTPre-Employment Process: Incumbents must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.
Tool Allowance: Must possess own hand tools (annual tool allowance of up to $700).
Physical Requirements: Incumbents must be physically able to lift fifty (50) pounds, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, and stoop. Employees work outside continuously and are exposed to electricity, chemicals, heat, oil, odors, dust, gas, and noise.
Pay Differential: Emergency Vehicle Technician certification (previously known as California Fire Mechanics certification) differential ($1.75 - $2.05/hour) with proof of current certification; up to $0.60/hour for incumbents who obtain ASE certifications (per MOU (Download PDF reader)).
Licenses:
- A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
- Must obtain and maintain an Air Conditioning certificate within six (6) months of hire or be terminated.
- Annual stipend of $500 for incumbents who maintain a California Class A commercial driver license.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
-
Candidates must meet ONE (1) of the required options.
OPTION 1: Experience: Two (2) years of hands-on experience under a journey-level automotive and/or diesel technician, repairing and maintaining automobiles and trucks. --OR-- OPTION 2: Experience: One (1) year of hands-on experience performing journey-level automotive and/or diesel technician, repairing and maintain automobiles and trucks.
-AND-
Certificate: Possession of Apprenticeship Completion certificate or an Automotive Technology Certificate. A legible copy of certification MUST be submitted with the Application.--OR-- OPTION 3:
Experience: One (1) year of hands-on experience performing journey-level automotive and/or diesel technician, repairing and maintaining ambulances, light-medium duty Fire vehicles, and Fire support vehicles.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience in general maintenance, servicing, and repair of emergency vehicles including ambulances, squads, brush patrols, and utility vehicles. Possession of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications are highly desired. Experience working in a fire department fleet maintenance or emergency services vehicle repair environment is highly desirable.
Selection Process
- Examination Process: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and or updated before applying for the position. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.If you require technical assistance, please follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) (Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (PDF) (Download PDF reader) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.