Fire Equipment Technician

Position Overview

The Fire Equipment Technician role for Kern County is part of a continuous recruitment process that may close at any time without notice. In this position, you will be responsible for inspecting, testing, repairing, and maintaining specialized emergency services equipment – including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), high pressure air compressors, hydraulic rescue tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), and specialized fire apparatus equipment. Candidates will undergo a comprehensive examination process (with components such as investigation, oral exam, and application rating) and must achieve at least a 70% score on each phase.

Additional employment steps include submiting all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, license(s), and/or certificate(s), and proper government issued photographic identification is required for admittance to the examination. A background check and post-offer medical/drug screening tests may also be required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience inspecting, testing, repairing, and maintaining specialized emergency services equipment (including SCBA, high pressure air compressors, hydraulic rescue tools, PPE, and fire apparatus equipment).
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Within the six-month probationary period, you may be required to obtain the following:
  • A valid California Class B Commercial Driver's license,
  • First Responder Maintenance and Repair Respiratory Protection Equipment Certificate,
  • Care and Maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment Certificate,
  • Maintenance and Repair of Rescue Equipment Certificate.
  (Failure to obtain any of these certificates will result in termination of employment.)
• Submission of all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, license(s), and/or certificate(s) by the final filing deadline is required.
• Admittance to the examination requires presentation of valid government issued photographic identification.
• A background check and, following an offer of employment, post-offer medical and drug screening tests may be conducted at County expense.

Benefits & Perks

• Growth Mindset: Kern County provides access to training and continued professional development, offering opportunities for career growth.
• Be part of a team that contributes to community improvement and the strengthening of local services.