About the job

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

• 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

• 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

• 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