Emergency Vehicle Maintenance Tech I — Repair & Save Lives

City of High Point; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401K and 457B

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

The City of High Point's Fire Department seeks an Emergency Vehicle Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, and overhaul fire apparatus and associated equipment at 213 Fisher Ave, High Point, NC. Work is performed independently under supervision.

Candidates must hold EVT F-1/2 and ASE T-4/5 within two years, NC CDL A within one year, and be able to obtain a forklift license; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3 to 6 months of on-the-job training may be required.
• Must obtain EVT F-1 & F-2 certifications within two years.
• Must obtain forklift/tow motor operator license within six months.
• Must have NC Class A CDL or obtain within one year.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow regulations/OSHA.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses mechanical problems and initiates repairs for fire apparatus and equipment.
• Repairs, overhauls, and maintains specialized fire and rescue equipment.
• Overhauls diesel engines and fabricates assemblies and accessories.
• Performs electrical work on automotive equipment and diagnostics.
• Conducts preventative maintenance and routine upkeep of tools and vehicles.
• Operates department dump trucks, apparatus, and forklift as needed.
• Maintains parts inventory records and procurement for maintenance.
• Inspects and certifies vehicles for safety standards per OSHA/NC rules.

Skills

English and Spanish language skills

Education

High School Diploma

On-the-job training

EVT F-1 & F-2 certifications

ASE T-4 & T-5 certifications

Forklift/tow motor license

North Carolina Class A CDL

Job description

The City of High Point's Fire Department seeks an Emergency Vehicle Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, and overhaul fire apparatus and associated equipment at 213 Fisher Ave, High Point, NC. Work is performed independently under supervision.

Candidates must hold EVT F-1/2 and ASE T-4/5 within two years, NC CDL A within one year, and be able to obtain a forklift license; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.