Public Works/Fleet

2 days ago

Hampton, VA, United States City of Hampton, VA Full time
Salary : $46,726.00 - $84,105.00 Annually
Location : Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08995
Department: FLEET SERVICES
Opening Date: 12/02/2025
Closing Date: 1/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Function
Join Our Team as an Emergency Vehicle Technician

Are you ready to put your skills to work where they matter most? We're looking for a dedicated Emergency Vehicle Technician to take on complex, hands-on work maintaining and repairing a wide range of emergency vehicles and specialized equipment during our 2nd shift. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring our first responders have safe, reliable tools to protect our community. If you're a problem-solver with strong technical expertise, and you take pride in work that keeps critical operations moving, this is the place for you

Come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community, celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future We are located in the center of the 757 and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits and promotes career and personal development. Benefits include enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.
This position works the following schedule:Monday-Friday, 3pm - 11:30pm
Minimum Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Vocational, technical or trade school training in automotive technology preferred.
  • Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in the repair and maintenance of Fire Trucks and/or Ambulances or three (3) years of experience working on medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
  • Experience must have included preventative maintenance checks, computerized diagnostics, and complex electrical, mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting.
  • Five (5) years of full-time equivalent experience in the repair of complicated motor control panels and switches and gasoline and diesel emergency power supply systems or closely related experience.
  • Must obtain Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification within one (1) year of employment.
  • Must be a Certified as a Motor Vehicle Inspector, licensed by the State of Virginia, or the ability to pass the requirements to obtain license within 90-days.
  • Must obtain and maintain ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications in the truck content areas of "Electrical/Electronic Systems", "Diesel Engine" and ASE Medium/Heavy Brakes within one (1) year of employment.
  • Must possess a State of Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or have the ability to obtain within 180 days of employment.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
  • This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
  • Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
Additional Requirements
  • Must possess a complete set of automotive mechanic tools at all times while in this position.
  • The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
Benefits Overview
This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:
  • Sentara Health Medical Insurance
  • OptumRx
  • Delta Dental Insurance
  • Anthem Blue View Vision
  • FSA Reimbursement accounts
  • Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
  • Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
  • Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
  • Other forms of leave include:
    • Maternity Leave
    • Parental Bonding Leave
    • Care for Sick Parent Leave
    • Birthday Leave
    • Personal day (available every quarter)
The eleven paid holidays each year include:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans' Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Employee's birthday
  • A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
  • Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

    Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
  • Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
  • Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
  • The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or
  • Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

    Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
  • Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or have you successfully completed a GED?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have vocational, technical, or trade school training in automotive technology?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of fire trucks and/or ambulances or three (3) years of experience working on medium and heavy-duty vehicles? PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION SHOWS WHERE/WHEN YOU OBTAINED THIS EXPERIENCE.
  • Yes
  • No

04

Please indicate below your years of experience in the repair of complicated motor control panels and switches and gasoline and diesel emergency power supply systems. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION SHOWS WHERE/WHEN YOU GAINED THIS EXPERIENCE.
  • No experience
  • 1-2 years of experience
  • 3-4 years of experience
  • 5 or more years of experience

05

Do you possess current certification as a Motor Vehicle Inspector, licensed by the State of Virginia; or the ability to pass the requirements to obtain the license within 90 days of hire.
  • I am currently certified as a Motor Vehicle Inspector by the State of Virginia.
  • I have the ability to pass the requirements to obtain a Virginia State Vehicle Inspection certification.
  • I do not have the ability to pass the requirements to obtain a Virginai State Vehicle Inspection certification.

06

I understand I will be required to obtain and maintain ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications in the truck content areas of "Electrical/Electronic Systems", "Diesel Engine" and ASE Medium/Heavy Brakes within one (1) year of employment.
  • Yes
  • No

07

Do you have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or the ability to obtain one within 180 days of employment?
  • I currently have a CDL Class A
  • I have the ability to obtain a CDL Class A within 180 days of employment
  • I do not have the ability to obtain a CDL Class A within 180 days of employment

08

Do you possess a complete set of automotive mechanic tools?
  • Yes
  • No

09

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
  • Yes
  • No

10

This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:
11

I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I will be subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City of Hampton's current substance abuse policy.
  • Yes
  • No

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