Emergency Vehicle Technician

About the role

The Emergency Vehicle Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of fire department vehicles and heavy equipment. This role ensures that all emergency apparatus are safe, reliable, and ready for rapid deployment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and servicing of fire trucks, ARFF units, ambulances, and associated heavy equipment.
• Conduct installation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance on diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Remove and replace engines and mechanical units, rebuild hydraulic cylinders, valves, planetary drives, suspensions, and other components.
• Repair air‑conditioning systems, calibrate load‑monitoring indicators, and replace seals, bearings, axle brakes, and crane rigging.
• Document work orders, invoices, repair records, and activity reports.
• Follow all safety policies, handle hazardous waste properly, and perform recovery operations as needed.
• Act as point‑of‑contact for maintenance issues in the absence of the supervisor.

Required profile

• Minimum two years of heavy‑vehicle maintenance experience in emergency, civilian, military, or tactical environments.
• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.
• Prefer EVT Level 1 certification for fire apparatus, ambulance, or ARFF equipment.
• Ability to work physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lb (assist up to 100 lb).

Required skills

• Diesel engine repair and overhaul.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic system repair.
• Electrical diagnostics using computerized test equipment.
• Calibration of load‑monitoring devices.
• Reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, ASME, OEM standards, and military vehicle regulations.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a diverse fleet of emergency vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Hands‑on technical environment with continuous training.