Apparatus Technician

Prince George County, Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George County is seeking an Apparatus Technician to maintain, diagnose, repair and modify fire and rescue vehicles and equipment.

General knowledge of methods and tools used in repair, ability to diagnose common defects, and interpret diagrams are required. A High school diploma or GED with five years of experience or an associate degree with two years of emergency-vehicle experience is expected. Class B CDL/EVOC and licenses may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; five years of experience in 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.
• Class B CDL or EVOC required; 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, repair and modify fire and rescue vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose defects in drive trains, chassis, brakes, pumps, and other components.
• Interpret sketches, diagrams and repair charts; follow instructions accurately.
• May work beyond normal schedule; on-call coverage may be required.

Skills

Diagnose vehicle faults

Operate shop tools

Interpret sketches/diagrams

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in automotive technology

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Automotive shop 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.