Vehicle Technician
Vehicle Technician
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Now Hiring! Vehicle TechniciansDepartments: Saint Paul Fleet Services and Saint Paul Fire Department
Day Shifts Available: Four 10-hour days Monday through Thursday 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Tuesday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Night Shifts Available:Four 10-hour nights Monday through Thursday 3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Night Shift Premium: 6.5% night differential pay after 6 p.m.Do you have a passion for solving complex mechanical problems and keeping essential vehicles running strong The City of Saint Paul is actively hiring Vehicle Technicians to support our critical operations. Apply early candidates will be reviewed before closing date.
Whether youre experienced with diesel hybrid electric or emergency response vehicles theres a place for your expertise here. Our departments manage a diverse fleetfrom heavy trucks and loaders to fire engines squads and ambulancesoffering exceptional variety state-of-the-art diagnostics and excellent benefits.
Current Openings:
Fleet Services Division 891 Dale Street (light & heavy-duty vehicles and equipment)
Saint Paul Fire Department Public Safety Garage1683 Energy Park Drive (ladder trucks fire engines squads ambulances)
Perform skilled repairs and diagnostics on mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Service and maintain a variety of vehicles including trucks fire apparatus hybrid/electric vehicles and turf/construction equipment.
Use advanced diagnostic equipment and software to troubleshoot and maintain vehicle systems.
Inspect and repair firefighting aerial ladders and their hydraulic components.
Document all repairs parts usage and labor in electronic fleet management systems.
The eligible list created from this assessment will also be used to fill Vehicle Technician positions as they become available in various departments within the City.For more information and essential functions see our Vehicle Technician job description.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages and a variety of excellent benefits including health insurance retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial cultural and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Requirements may be met by ONE of the following options:
- Successful completion of a two year heavy truck and/or heavy equipment repair vocational program plus three years (1500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing heavy trucks and/or equipment.
- Successful completion of a two year automotive repair vocational program plus three years (1500 hours per year minimum) repairing automobiles trucks and/or heavy equipment.
- Successful completion of a documented mechanical/repair apprenticeship program plus three years (1500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems automobiles/light duty vehicles or heavy trucks and/or equipment.
- Successful completion of a small engine or turf and grounds equipment vocational program plus three years (1500 hours per year minimum) of experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes; small engine/grounds/turf equipment automotive/light duty vehicles or heavy trucks and/or equipment.
- Six years (1500 hours per year minimum) of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes: small engine/grounds/turf equipment automotive/light duty vehicles or heavy trucks and/or equipment.
Candidates must meet these Commercial Drivers License (CDL) requirements:- For positions with Fleet Services candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses within the two year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.
- For positions with Saint Paul Fire Department candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class B CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses within the two year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.
- For positions with Saint Paul Regional Water Services candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses within the two year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload or submit the following document(s) via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume (optional)
- A legible copy of your proof of completion of a vocational or apprenticeship program(if applicable)
First time applying online Read ourHow to Apply Online Guide.
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Learn more about our Hiring Process
Open Job Posting:This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview job simulation work sample submission or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening:This position requires a medical examination drivers license check drug test and a background check which may include criminal history and employment history as a condition of employment.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Michelle LeBow at
Email:The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veterans Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veterans preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455 you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans women persons of color members of the LGBTQIA community and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Official Title: Vehicle Technician (Heavy Truck & Equipment)
Working Title: Vehicle Technician
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
