Emergency Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic; Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic

About the Position

This is an open-until-filled recruitment with the first list of candidates (eligible list) being established the week of 3/30/26 with interviews to follow.

Full-Time, Regular

40 hour, Monday thru Friday day shift work week at Logistics Fire Shop. May report to various work locations.

1135 SE Powell Blvd, Portland OR 97202

Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for positions.

Language Pay Premium Eligible:
These positions may be eligible Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

This classification is represented by the District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU). To view this labor agreement, please . Applicants start at the entry salary rate. If you are a DCTU represented employee, see labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative.

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to fill out or update Government Job Work History Form and respond to the supplemental questions.

Note:

Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.

As a Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic at the City of Portland Fire, no day is ever the same. These positions perform journey-level mechanical and electrical repairs & overhauls on a wide variety of vehicles/equipment supporting the Portland Fire & Rescues apparatus fleet, suppression equipment and operations. Work varies from diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, transmissions, heating & air conditioning, to aerial lifts and boats.

Our team is proud to communicate effectively and foster positive relationships. We are committed to work hard but always ensure that safety is the primary focus. These positions will report in person to various work locations.

• Perform repair and preventative maintenance on a variety of Fire Bureau vehicles and equipment
• Utilize strong troubleshooting skills to Inspect, repair and/or overhaul brake systems and devices, drive trains, suspensions, exhaust and steering systems, electrical systems, air & hydraulic systems and other specialized systems
• Utilize electronic systems to diagnose equipment; utilize a computer to search for and order parts.
• TEST; fire pumps, aerial ladders, ground ladders, and all sub systems on fire apparatus.
• Respond to greater alarm fires and assist with apparatus operational needs.

** This is an essential classification which is expected to report to work during inclement weather and other situations where the Mayor shuts down the city to all employees except essential.**

PF&R has 1 open position. This list may be utilized to also fill additional vacancies.

• These positions perform journey level work on a wide variety of specialty rescue/ emergency equipment and systems with focus being on heavy truck chassis maintenance troubleshooting and repair.
• Applicants should be familiar with methods, materials, equipment and tools used in routine welding and fabrication work.
• Prior fire apparatus repair experience, ASE certifications, or EVT certification is preferred but not required.
• The incumbents must be available to work a rotating on-call assignment to provide 24-7 after-hours repair service to the Fire Bureau, and have the flexibility to report to work without delay in the event of an emergency.
• Applicants that are successful and do not hold ASE, or EVT certification are strongly urged to obtain these certifications. There is a pay incentive for individuals with these certifications.
• Ability to work independently.

Current vacancy is in Portland Fire & Rescue. There may be future vacancies in the Bureau of Fleet and Facilities. This list may be utilized for those vacancies.

Anna Morgan, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
anna.morgan

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, air and structural systems for various…