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, ensuring they are ready for emergency response.

Key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and servicing of fire trucks, ARFF apparatus, ambulances, and associated heavy equipment.
• Conduct heavy‑equipment tasks such as installation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.
• Remove, inspect, and rebuild engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems using computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Repair air‑conditioning systems, rebuild hydraulic cylinders, valves, planetary drives, suspensions, and related components.
• Calibrate load‑monitoring indicators and replace seals, bearings, brakes, and crane rigging.
• Document work orders, invoices, repair records, and activity reports.
• Follow safety policies, handle hazardous waste, 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; valid driver’s license.
• Prefer EVT Level 1 certification for fire apparatus, ambulance, or ARFF.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lb (assist up to 100 lb) and perform physical tasks.

Required skills

• Diesel engine repair and heavy automotive maintenance.
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical system diagnostics.
• Use of computerized test equipment, calibration devices, and gauges.
• Reading schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, ASME, OEM standards, and US military vehicle specifications.
• Familiarity with Material Handling Equipment (MHE).