Apparatus Technician

Prince George County, VA; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George County is seeking an Apparatus Technician to maintain, diagnose, repair and modify fire and rescue vehicles and equipment. The role requires knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in emergency vehicle maintenance and the ability to read diagrams and repair charts.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with five years journeyman-level experience in fire apparatus maintenance, or an associate degree in automotive technology with two years hands-on emergency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with five years journeyman-level experience in fire apparatus maintenance.
• Associate degree in automotive technology with two years hands-on emergency vehicle experience.
• Class B CDL or EVOC required within 12 months; Virginia State Inspector's License preferred; EVT/ASE certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, repair and modify fire and rescue vehicles and equipment.
• Read diagrams, sketches and repair charts; interpret and follow instructions.

Skills

Fire apparatus maintenance

Diagnosis and repair

Modification of fire equipment

Shop tools operation

Reading diagrams/repair charts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Five years journeyman experience

Associate degree in automotive technology

Class B CDL or EVOC

EVT/ASE certifications preferred

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Computerized diagnosis tools

Job description

Prince George County is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Apparatus Technician. Qualified candidates are required to have working knowledge of the practices, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance, diagnosis, repair and modification of fire and rescue vehicles and equipment.

General knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair of fire apparatus, EMS and emergency vehicles; general knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery; ability to diagnose the more common defects in the drive trains, chassis, brakes, various fire engine pumps, aerial ladders and other components of emergency vehicle equipment; ability to detect by inspection any worn or broken parts; ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems; ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams and installation and repair charts; ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.

High school diploma or GED; five years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and computerized diagnosis of fire apparatus faults at a journeyman technician rating, or an associate degree in automotive technology and two years of hands on emergency vehicle experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Class B CDL or EVOC required without a CDL within 12 months of employment. Possession of a valid class A Virginia State Inspector's License. Refrigerant recovery and recycling certification. EVT and ASE certifications preferred. May work beyond normal schedule; may be assigned routine scheduled coverage responsibilities under on-call policy.

EOE.