Emergency Vehicle Technician

Job Summary

The Emergency Vehicle Mechanic performs repairs and maintains a variety of heavy equipment including, but not limited to, heavy trucks, trailers, cranes, forklifts, container handlers, back-hoes, trenchers, loaders, graders, scrapers, compactors, dozers, skid steers, and associated equipment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for all maintenance, repair, and servicing of assigned fire vehicles and equipment to include structural Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) and ambulance apparatus
• Perform heavy equipment maintenance activities including installation, repair, trouble-shooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance
• Remove and replace engines and mechanical units to inspect and diagnose parts using computerized test equipment, calibration devices, gauges, etc.
• Repair and overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Repair air conditioning systems
• Calibrate load monitoring indicators to ensure safe and reliable lifts
• Rebuild hydraulic cylinders, valves, planetary drive units, suspensions, springs, bushings, and kingpins
• Replace seals and bearings, axel brakes, and crane rigging
• Provide input and data for processing work orders, invoices, equipment repair records, and activity reports
• Adhere to all established safety policies and standards to include identification, use, and proper procedures for handling or disposal of hazardous waste
• Perform recovery operations as needed

• Act as point-of-contact for maintenance issues in absence of Maintenance Supervisor or Foreman
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to repair, rebuild, maintain, and overhaul engines, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic assemblies used in the Fire Department
• Ability to diagnose electrical or mechanical malfunctions by utilizing electronic test equipment
• Specialized knowledge and skills in diesel and heavy automotive repair and maintenance
• Practical understanding of theory of hydraulics (Pascal Theory), pulley, and gear ratios
• Ability to read and understand schematics, blue prints, and technical drawings
• Knowledge of diagnostics and ability to conduct technical research on the computer
• Prefer knowledge of US military heavy vehicles and equipment, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), OSHA, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), military regulations standards, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements

Experience & Education

• Minimum two (2) years of heavy vehicle maintenance experience in emergency vehicles or civilian heavy equipment/military/tactical environment
• Must be experienced in the repair of major systems
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Prefer EVT Level 1 Certification in Fire Apparatus, Ambulance, and/or ARFF Technician Certification Tracks

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, push, and pull
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds
• Assist in lifting up to one hundred (100) pounds
• Able to work in both inside and outside conditions and be exposed to dust, fumes, and gases from running engines and motors
• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
• OVS personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions