AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN - FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I

**AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN - FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I**

**Location:GENERAL SERVICES**

**Job Family:EQUIPMENT/LABORER**

**Posting End:11/11/2025**

**Target Hiring Range: $76,000.00 - $80,000.00 - Based on Experience**

• Salary is the targeted hiring range and not the full salary opportunity of the position.*
  
  

Additional Earnings Options And Unbeatable Benefits

CDL Breakthrough Bonus Program - See details on the Citys career website

**Applicants **MUST** **submit an official job application through the City of Newport News career site** to be considered. **To learn more and apply, visit**

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• What would a typical day on the job be like? What work would I do?**
  
  

Imagine a role where your skills directly support the emergency response capabilities of an entire city. As an Automotive Technician specializing in fire apparatus with the City of Newport News General Services Department, your day-to-day work keeps fire trucks, ambulances, and other critical equipment safe, functional, and ready for anything.

One day, you might be rebuilding the suspension system of a ladder truck that sees daily use in lifesaving situations. Another day, you're troubleshooting a complex electrical issue in an ambulance to ensure its systems communicate effectively in the field. You'll work with both diesel and gasoline engines, advanced computerized systems, hydraulic components, and more, diving deep into diagnostics and repairs that require precision and expertise. Your work could involve performing a state inspection on a rescue unit one morning and by afternoon, fabricating a custom modification that improves how tools are deployed at an emergency scene. Some days will include providing technical guidance to fellow technicians as the shop turns to you for insight on a difficult mechanical challenge.

You'll also maintain detailed records of each repair or service, not just to track work but to help predict and prevent future issues. The customers you serve go beyond the vehicles, youre supporting firefighters, paramedics, and other city personnel who depend on reliable equipment to protect and serve the community.

In this role, no two days are the same, but every task, whether large or small, contributes to public safety and operational excellence. If you take pride in your craft and thrive in an environment where your work truly matters, this is the career path that lets you make a lasting impact.

• How much money can I make?**
  
  

This role has a full salary range of $55,049.00 - $90,831.00. The targeted hiring range for this opening is based on qualifications, experience, and market considerations is included in the job listing. In addition to competitive salaries, the City offers great benefits to support the diverse needs of our employees.

• What are the qualifications for this position?**
  
  

This position requires a high school diploma and four (4) years of journeyman level automotive mechanic experience, OR any combination of education and experience.

In this role, you must possess and maintain the Emergency Vehicle Technician Level I certification.

• Why should I work for the City of Newport News?**
  
  

The City of Newport News is an organization committed to excellence in public service with strong communication and teamwork. As an established employer of choice in the Hampton Roads area, the City is also dedicated to maximizing employee potential. Join the City of Newport News and embrace the Citys values of Commitment, Caring and Collaboration. What else should I know? This role requires a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL). If you dont already have one, youll need to obtain a CDL permit before starting, with the full license, including the practical driving test, completed within 60 days of your hire date. Youll need a Virginia State Inspector License and a Master ASE Certification in either Automotive or Medium/Heavy Truck. If you dont already hold bo h ASE certifications, youll be expected to earn them within one (1) year of hire.