Emergency Vehicle Technician

About the role

The Emergency Vehicle Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of fire department apparatus and heavy equipment. This includes fire trucks, ARFF (Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting) units, ambulances, and various material handling machines.

Key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and servicing of assigned fire vehicles and equipment, including structural ARFF and ambulance apparatus.
• Conduct heavy‑equipment maintenance activities such as installation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.
• Remove, inspect, and replace engines and mechanical units using computerized test equipment, calibration devices, and gauges.
• Repair and overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including air‑conditioning units.
• Calibrate load‑monitoring indicators, rebuild hydraulic cylinders, valves, planetary drives, suspensions, springs, bushings, and kingpins.
• Replace seals, bearings, axle brakes, and perform crane rigging tasks.
• Document work orders, invoices, repair records, and activity reports.
• Adhere to safety policies, handle hazardous waste properly, and perform recovery operations as needed.
• Act as point‑of‑contact for maintenance issues in the absence of a supervisor.

Required profile

• Minimum two (2) years of heavy‑vehicle maintenance experience in emergency, civilian, military, or tactical environments.
• High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license.
• Prefer EVT Level 1 certification in Fire Apparatus, Ambulance, or ARFF.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.

Required skills

• Diesel engine repair and heavy‑automotive maintenance.
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical system diagnostics.
• Use of computerized test equipment, calibration devices, and gauges.
• Rebuilding hydraulic cylinders, valves, planetary drive units, and suspensions.
• Seal, bearing, and axle‑brake replacement.
• Crane rigging and load‑monitoring indicator calibration.
• Air‑conditioning system repair.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, ASME standards and OEM requirements.
• Familiarity with US military heavy vehicles and Material Handling Equipment (MHE).