Emergency Vehicle Technician

Matheny Motors; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Matheny Motors in Hagerstown, MD is seeking an experienced Emergency Vehicle Technician to join our Fire and Emergency Team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a skilled electrician and mechanic, with knowledge of fire pumps, valves, foam systems, and 12 VDC / 120/240 VAC generators.

Responsibilities include wiring harness assembly, panel and circuit board work, programming lighting per specs, troubleshooting electrical systems, testing performance, reading engineering drawings, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of automotive electrical experience preferred.
• EVT / ASE certification or willingness to obtain.
• Unrestricted CDL and clean driving record.
• Read, write and perform mathematical computations.

Responsibilities

• Assemble under-dash harnesses, switch panels and circuit boards.
• Program the lights from customer specs.
• Troubleshoot 12V DC and 110V AC circuitry.
• Test products to ensure performance to customer specs.
• Read specs to ensure trucks are built per spec.
• Perform functionality checks on airhorns, sirens and light packages.
• Identify and fix quality issues.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and layouts.
• Use a tape measure for precise measurements.
• Communicate issues or delays to management.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive electrical

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Tape measure

Lighting programming

Education

High school diploma or GED

EVT / ASE certification

Tools

Drills

Screw guns

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Emergency Vehicle Technician

Matheny Motors Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

Matheny Motor Truck Company is seeking skilled and experienced Emergency Vehicle Technician to join our Fire and Emergency Team. The successful candidate will be very detailed oriented, a true technician skilled electrician and mechanic. This person needs to be versed in fire pumps, valves, preferably foam systems and both 12 VDC and 120/240 VAC generators.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble Under dash harnesses, switch panels, circuit boards, and a variety of different electrical components
• Programming the lights from customers specs
• Troubleshoot 12V DC and 110V AC circuitry
• Test products to ensure performance to customers specifications
• Reading specs to make sure the trucks are built per spec
• Perform functionality checks on airhorns, sirens, light packages, flash patterns, door locks Etc.
• Identify and fix quality issues
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and layouts with written and verbal instructions
• Ability to read and use a tape measure for precise measurements
• Communicate issues or delays immediately to management
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred 1-2 years of automotive electrical experience in a manufacturing environment
• EVT / ASE certification (or is willing to obtain certifications)
• Strong technical performance record
• Unrestricted CDL driver's license and clean driving record
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Any manufacturer certifications from prior employment (EONE, Pierce, etc.) desired
• Must own and can use common hand tools and power tools such as drills, and screw guns
• Must have the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical computations at a level required for successful job performance

Physical Demands:

• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding
• Ability to regularly lift and move 40 lbs. without assistance
• Ability to work with arms above head
• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
• Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments