Emergency Vehicle Technician Trainee

About the City of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land serves over 110,000 residents and is known for its high quality of life and commitment to innovation. Our team is driven by service, collaboration, and a shared goal of making our community even better.

At the City of Sugar Land, we’re building a high-performing, innovative community where employees are empowered to make an impact. You’ll join a collaborative team, enjoy strong benefits from day one, and have real opportunities to grow your career.

We follow our BLAZE values by encouraging bold ideas, fostering a supportive and collaborative team, adapting to change, holding ourselves to high standards, and empowering employees to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

What We Offer 

• A competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package with coverage starting Day 1
• TMRS pension with 2:1 city match; 457(b) options
• Paid holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
• Wellness programs, mental health resources, and an EAP
• Grow your career with professional development programs, training opportunities, and career advancement through our Gold Standard People Development Division.

What We Pay

The Emergency Vehicle Technician Trainee is a non-exempt position with a starting salary of $28.21 - $41.15 per hour, depending on your qualifications and experience.

• Perform maintenance and repair of emergency vehicles and equipment, including fire apparatus, ambulances, and law enforcement units.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and computerized systems to ensure safe and reliable vehicle operation.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections, including state safety and emissions testing, brake systems, and front-end alignments.
• Maintain and repair specialized fire equipment systems, such as pups, aerial devices, foam systems and hydraulic components.
• Upfit and convert vehicles for emergency service use (Fire and Police), ensuring compliance with specifications and operational requirements.
• Perform road testing and operational checks to verify repairs and ensure equipment is safe and fully functional prior to return to service.
• Coordinate warranty work and external repairs with vendors and manufacturers to support timely and cost-effective service delivery.
• Fabricate, weld, and rebuild components and systems as needed to support repairs and extend asset life.
• Works on-call as scheduled. In emergency conditions, is available to perform repair and relief work. Performs road calls, as assigned
• Regular on-site attendance is an essential function of this position. 
• Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster, whether natural or acts of war.
• Stay abreast of, and comply with, all City and departmental policies and procedures.   
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director and/or their designee(s). 

What You Bring:

Formal Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate required. 

Relatable Work Experience:

• At least one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in emergency vehicle preventative maintenance and automobile mechanics required.
• Municipal or government experience preferred.
• Experience working with a fleet management system (FASTER) preferred.
• Experience working with GPS telematics systems preferred.

Training (License and/or Certification):

• Texas Driver License: Must possess a valid Texas Driver License at the time of hire.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL): Must obtain a Texas Class B CDL with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements within 180 days of hire.
• Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certifications: Must obtain applicable EVT certifications (up to 15) within three (3) years of hire. Certifications held at the time of hire are preferred.
• Additional Operational Licenses and Certifications:
  • Texas DPS Inspector License and (within 30 days) 
  • A/C Refrigerant Certification (within 90 days) 
  • Forklift Operator License (within 120 days)

The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.