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, including fire trucks, ARFF apparatus, ambulances, and associated hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This role ensures that all emergency response equipment remains operational, safe, and compliant with industry standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and servicing of fire vehicles, ARFF apparatus, and ambulances.
• Conduct heavy‑equipment maintenance: installation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.
• Remove, inspect, and rebuild engines, hydraulic cylinders, valves, planetary drives, suspensions, and other mechanical components.
• Repair air‑conditioning systems and calibrate load‑monitoring indicators.
• Use computerized test equipment, gauges, and calibration devices to diagnose faults.
• Document work orders, invoices, repair records, and activity reports.
• Adhere to safety policies, including hazardous waste handling and OSHA standards.
• Act as point‑of‑contact for maintenance issues in the absence of a 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.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lb regularly and up to 100 lb occasionally.
• Prefer EVT Level 1 certification or similar fire‑apparatus technician credentials.

Required skills

• Diesel engine repair and heavy automotive maintenance.
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical system diagnostics.
• Reading schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Use of electronic test equipment and computer‑based diagnostics.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, ASME, OEM standards, and military vehicle regulations.