Emergency Vehicle Technician – Fire Apparatus Repair

Oaklandparkfl

Oakland Park (FL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Oaklandparkfl is seeking an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) with strong diagnostic and repair skills to service fire apparatus and related equipment. The role requires hands-on maintenance, strict adherence to maintenance schedules, and readiness for emergency-call support.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, 3 years of journey-level mechanic experience, 6+ months in fire apparatus maintenance, and EVTCC certifications (F1/F2/F4/F6). ASE certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED equivalency certification.
Three (3) years experience as a mechanic at the journey level.
Minimum of six (6) months experience in maintenance and repair of fire apparatus or heavy-duty equipment.
Certification by EVT Certification Commission (EVTCC) in two or more of the following: F1, F2, F4, F6.
Preferred certifications: ASE Truck-related (two or more) such as T3, T4, T6, T7.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair fire and rescue equipment using diagnostic tools.
Initiate parts and inventory requests and maintain stock levels to minimize downtime.
Design and implement procedures to test and evaluate equipment performance.
Evaluate equipment condition and advise on upgrades or replacements.
Perform operational testing of new equipment to meet specifications.
Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and ensure regulatory compliance.
Keep equipment manuals and catalogs up to date.
Prepare reports and maintain logs of service activities.
Operate and use fleet maintenance software and diagnostic programs.
Coordinate with other technicians and supervisors to ensure readiness.