Do you have a passion for solving complex mechanical problems, and keeping essential vehicles running strong? The City of Saint Paul is actively hiring Vehicle Technicians to support our critical operations. Apply early, candidates will be reviewed before closing date.
Whether you're experienced with diesel, hybrid, electric, or emergency response vehicles, there’s a place for your expertise here. Our departments manage a diverse fleet—from heavy trucks and loaders to fire engines, squads, and ambulances—offering exceptional variety, state-of-the-art diagnostics, and excellent benefits.
Information Specific to this Position:
Fleet Services Division – 891 Dale Street (light & heavy-duty vehicles and equipment)
Saint Paul Fire Department – Public Safety Garage 1683 Energy Park Drive (ladder trucks, fire engines, squads, ambulances)
Departments: Saint Paul Fleet Services and Saint Paul Fire Department Day Shifts Available: Four 10-hour days | Monday through Thursday 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Tuesday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Night Shifts Available: Four 10-hour nights | Monday through Thursday 3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Night Shift Premium: +6.5% night differential pay after 6 p.m.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Responsibilities
Here's what you can expect to do:
•Perform skilled repairs and diagnostics on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
•Service and maintain a variety of vehicles including trucks, fire apparatus, hybrid/electric vehicles, and turf/construction equipment.
•Use advanced diagnostic equipment and software to troubleshoot and maintain vehicle systems.
•Inspect and repair firefighting aerial ladders and their hydraulic components.
•Document all repairs, parts usage, and labor in electronic fleet management systems.
Qualifications
Requirements may be met by ONE of the following options:
•Successful completion of a two-year heavy truck and/or heavy equipment repair vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing heavy trucks and/or equipment.
•Successful completion of a two-year automotive repair vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) repairing automobiles, trucks, and/or heavy equipment.
•Successful completion of a documented, mechanical/repair apprenticeship program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, automobiles/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment.
•Successful completion of a small engine or turf and grounds equipment vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes; small engine/grounds/turf equipment, automotive/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment.
•Six years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes: small engine/grounds/turf equipment, automotive/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
Candidates must meet these Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements:
•For positions with Fleet Services, candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses within the two-year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.
•For positions with Saint Paul Fire Department, candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class B CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses within the two-year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.
•For positions with Saint Paul Regional Water Services, candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses within the two-year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.
City of Saint Paul
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55101
US
