Golder Ranch Fire District is seeking one (1) Fleet Mechanic to join our community-driven team! Based upon your experience and current certifications, you may be considered for one of the following positions:
Fleet Mechanic - EVT Apprentice: Starting wage $21.58/hr
Fleet Mechanic I: Starting wage $23.09/hr
Fleet Mechanic II: Starting wage $24.70/hr
Fleet Mechanic III: Starting wage $27.17/hr
*Plus Excellent Benefits Package*
Benefits for this position: We have an amazing benefits package, worth approximately 35% of your salary!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 260 hours per year and 12 Paid Holidays annually
• $1,000 Tool Allowance
• Substantial opportunity for career growth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with match
• Opportunity for continued education reimbursement
• Option to participate in self-funded 457 plans and a variety of supplemental insurance plans
The best benefit of all is our people! We have amazing team members and enjoy spending time together. What better way to spend your working hours than with people you enjoy!
Complete job descriptions include specific certification requirements for each of these positions. Available online at www.grfdaz.gov/careers
How to Apply:
GRFD Employment Application & Documents Requirement: In order for an applicant to be eligible for consideration to proceed through the assessment and selection process, it is the responsibility of the candidate to submit a COMPLETE application packet to GRFD including:
1) GRFD Employment Application – use link below
o Please ensure your email address is correct prior to submitting your application.
o Only one application will be accepted for each candidate.
2) Resume – outlining work history by month and year
3) If Certified: Proof of current applicable certifications
First review of applications: November 6th
If enough applications are received, posting will close.
All contact with applications will be via email. No walk-in applications will be accepted.
Primary Function: The primary function of a Fleet Mechanic is to perform preventative maintenance and repairs of all apparatus and equipment as assigned. This position is under the direct supervision of the Lead Fleet Maintenance Technician.
Position: Fleet Mechanic - EVT Apprentice
Starting Wage: $21.58/hr ($44,881/yr)
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Status: Full-time - 40 hrs/week - Non-exempt
Minimum Qualifications: All certifications must be current and maintained
Fleet Mechanic - EVT Apprentice:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license (Class D) with acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) – Class B-CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements within one (1) year of appointment to the position.
• One (1) year work experience in the automotive field.
• Must have basic complement of mechanic’s tools.
Position: Fleet Mechanic I
Starting Wage: $23.09/hr ($48,023/yr)
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Status: Full-time 40 hrs/week - Non-exempt
Minimum Qualifications: All certifications must be current and maintained
Fleet Mechanic I:
• Possess and maintain the Fire Apparatus Technician Level I, Ambulance Technician Level I, and as outlined by the Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification Commission (evtcc.org/tracks)
• ASE T4, T5, A4, and A5
• EVT F1, F2, E0
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license (Class D) with acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) – Class B-CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements within one (1) year of appointment to the position
• One (1) year work experience in the automotive field.
• One (1) year work experience in heavy truck field.
• Must have complement of basic mechanics tools.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) – Class B-CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements within one (1) year of appointment to the position.
Position: Fleet Mechanic II
Starting Wage: $24.70/hr ($51,385/yr)
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Status: Full-time 40 hrs/week - Non-exempt
Minimum Qualifications: All certifications must be current and maintained
Fleet Mechanic II:
• Must possess and maintain the Fire Apparatus Technician Level I, Ambulance Technician Level I certifications as outlined by the Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification Commission (evtcc.org/tracks):
• ASE T4, T5, A4, and A5
• EVT F1, F2, E0, E1
• Must possess and maintain the Fire Apparatus Technician Level II, Ambulance Technician Level II Certifications as outlined by the Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification Commission (evtcc.org/tracks):
• ASE T2, T3, T6, and A9
• EVT F3, F4, E2, E3
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license (Class D) with acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) - Class-B CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements with an acceptable driving record.
• One (1) year work experience in the automotive field.
• Three (3) years’ work experience in the heavy truck field.
• Must have a complement of mechanic’s tools.
Position: Fleet Mechanic III
Starting Salary: $56,523/yr
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Status: Full-time 40 hrs/week – Non-exempt
Minimum Qualifications: All certifications must be current and maintained
Fleet Mechanic III:
• Must possess and maintain all of the following current certifications as outlined by the Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification Commission (evtcc.org/tracks)
• EVT Fire Apparatus Technician Levels I and II
• Ambulance Technician Levels I and II
• Must possess and maintain Fire Apparatus Technician Level III, Ambulance Technician Level III as outlined by the Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification Commission (evtcc.org/tracks
a. ASE T1, T2, T7, and A9
b. EVT F5, F6, E4
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license (Class D) with acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) – Class B-CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements within one (1) year of appointment to the position
• One (1) year work experience in the automotive field.
• One (1) year work experience in the heavy truck field.
• Must have a complement of mechanic’s tools.
Safety Sensitive: This job is designated by GRFD as a safety-sensitive position because it includes tasks or duties that GRFD, in good faith, believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others (ARS 23-493). An applicant or incumbent may be disqualified, disciplined, or terminated, if they are determined to be positive for marijuana or its metabolites, regardless of cardholder status.
Selection process may consist of: Application screening, skills assessment, credibility assessment, and interview(s). The pre-employment process for the successful candidate may include but is not limited to background checks (i.e. driving record, criminal history, etc.), physical examination, drug screen, and reference checks.
Candidate Notification: All candidate notifications will be completed by email through the application platform. Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly before submitting your application. In case we need to reach you by phone, please ensure your voicemail is set-up and not full.
Preference Points defined: The District will apply civil service preference points for veterans pursuant to ARS §38-492.
Reasonable Accommodation Request: Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact Human Resources at (520) 825-9001 option 6.
Golder Ranch Fire District is a Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer