EVT Fire Apparatus Technician ? Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

Freightliner of Hartford, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

EVT certification stipend

Paid time off

Monthly bonus

Uniforms provided

Certification testing paid

Job summary

Freightliner of Hartford, Inc. is seeking a qualified service technician to work on Emergency Vehicles on site at our facility. The role involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining complex vehicle systems including engines, fuel, electrical, HVAC, and pumps from major manufacturers.

You will troubleshoot and test pumps per NFPA standards, complete maintenance inspections, and document all work. Opportunities include paid certifications, bonuses, and employer-provided training.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and replace components as required (engines, fuel, air, electrical, cooling/HVAC).
• Repair and service equipment components such as light towers, air/electric cord reels, eject and auxiliary charging systems.
• Repair pumps and related items for Waterous, Hale, Darley, Akron, Elkhart; electric systems, foam systems, generators and lighting.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and test fire apparatus pumps per NFPA standards; test pumps after repair before service.
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections and document discrepancies per manufacturer guidelines.
• Complete work orders with time, parts, and supplies; ensure 0% comebacks where possible.
• Assist junior technicians with diagnosis and technical issues; may work on other vehicle types as needed.

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Alliance Used Truck Center ? Five Star Fire is in need of a qualified service technician to work on Emergency Vehicles on site and at our facility.

Roles and responsibilities but not limited too

• Inspect, repairs, and replaces components as required. Items such as engines, fuel, air, electrical, and cooling and HVAC systems components.


• Performs repairs and servicing of equipment components I.E light towers, air and electric cord reels, eject (air and electric) and auxiliary charging systems.


• Repairs not limited to pumps and related items for, Waterous, Hale, Darley, Akron, Elkhart. Electrical systems, foam systems, generators and 12V/110v/220v lighting and electrical systems


• Troubleshoot, repair, and Test fire apparatus pumps in accordance with NFPA testing standards; testing all pumps following repair before returning to service


• Thoroughly understand and Complete preventive maintenance inspections, servicing, and correcting discrepancies according to manufacturer guidelines, maintenance policies, directives, and advisories


• Completes work order documents including descriptive outlines, noting time, parts, and supplies used.


• Verifies working order of equipment after servicing is complete with a desire to ensure 0% comeback rates.


• Assists lower-level mechanics with diagnosis and technical issues


• May require to work on other vehicle types based on shop flow

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with a partially company funded HSA


• 401k program with a 10% employer match


• Up to a $2,000.00/year stipend for retaining EVT Certifications (paid annually)


• Paid Time Off


• Monthly Bonus Program


• Uniforms


• Paid testing certifications ASE, EVT.


• Paid training (when applicable to the job description)


• Differential paid when RV repair work is required $5.00 per hour


• Pay Ranges from $30-$45+ per hour based on experience