Fire Vehicle Maintenance Intern

THE POSITION The Ventura County Fire Department’s Fire Vehicle Maintenance Internship program is designed for students interested in beginning a career supporting our unique fleet of automotive, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles. Interns gain hands-on experience while working within our Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU).

Under close supervision and in a trainee capacity, interns assist mechanics in the VMU with technical work on gasoline-powered and diesel-powered vehicles, construction equipment, and fire engines. The work provides practical experience in diagnosing and repairing engines, electronic systems, and various components found in automotive, medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks.

IDEAL CANDIDATE The successful candidates will be currently enrolled in a college or technical school specializing in Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology or similar program and will demonstrate a commitment to learning while providing the highest level of service.

PAYROLL TITLE: Student Worker III

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Student Workers may be employed for a maximum period of three (3) years . During this time, they may work up to 3,120 total hours , with no more than 1,040 hours per year .

Applications are reviewed on a continual basis as departments submit requests, meaning they are evaluated only as vacancies arise.

Candidates who successfully complete the application evaluation process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of six (6) months . Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or indicate that immediate openings are available.

Candidates will not be placed on the eligible list until proof of enrollment in an academic, technical, college, or university program has been submitted.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Extra-Help vacancies. There are two (2) anticipated vacancies. Extra-Help positions are not eligible for benefits .

Hiring managers are not required to interview every candidate referred to them. Selection factors may include education, training, experience, and work availability.

NOTE: Student Worker III is represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) as extra-help.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: OPENING DATE : Friday, October 9, 2026 CLOSING DATE : Continuous and may close at anytime FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Week of October 26, 2026 and subsequent reviews are contingent on vacancies.