EVT Fire Apparatus Technician - Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA program

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Monthly Bonus

Uniforms

Certification reimbursements

EVT certification stipend

Job summary

Freightliner of Hartford is seeking a qualified Heavy Truck Technician to service emergency vehicles. On-site at Five Star Fire, you will perform inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance on heavy trucks and related equipment.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years' experience, owns their tools, and may have EVT and ASE certifications. CDL is preferred. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for EVT certification advancement.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience working on Emergency Vehicles, Heavy Duty Trucks, and/or RVs.
• Possess your own tools.
• EVT certification a plus; you will be expected to achieve EVT Level II within one year.
• ASE certification a plus.
• A valid Driver’s License with clean driving record; CDL preferred but not required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and replace components on engines, fuel, air, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Repair and service equipment components such as light towers, reels, and charging systems.
• Repair pumps and electrical/light systems for brands like Waterous, Hale, Darley, Akron, Elkhart.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and test emergency vehicle pumps per NFPA standards.
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections and document work orders.
• Verify equipment is 0% comeback rate after servicing.
• Assist lower-level mechanics with diagnosis and issues.
• May work on other vehicle types based on shop flow.

Skills

Emergency vehicles experience

Own tools

EVT certification

ASE certification

CDL license

Background check clearance

Job description

About the Organization Freightliner of Hartford is a growing Elite Certified Commercial Heavy Truck Dealership seeking qualified candidates to join our team. We offer excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k with a 10% match, Paid Time Off, and Long term Disability insurance.

Category Heavy Truck Technician

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

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Five Star Fire

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements include:

• 3 years’ experience working on Emergency Vehicles, Heavy Duty Trucks, and/or RV’s
• Possess your own tools
• EVT certification a Plus. You will be expected to achieve a minimum of EVT Level II certification within one year and progress towards EVT Master.
• ASE certification a plus
• A valid Driver’s License with clean driving record (CDL driver’s license is preferred, but not a condition of employment)
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Shift Days

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteri-

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