EVT Service Technician/Mechanic

Fire Service, Inc.; Crete (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Service, Inc. in Crete, IL seeks an EVT Service Technician/Mechanic to diagnose, repair and maintain emergency vehicles, including fire engines and ambulances.

You will work with diesel engines, hydraulics, and vehicle electrical systems, and upfit equipment like lights, radios, and sirens to meet operational needs. EVTCC certifications (Levels I–Master) or eligibility are preferred; EVT training classes are available if not currently certified.

Qualifications

• EVTCC certification or eligibility (Levels I–Master).
• Experience with fire apparatus and ambulances.
• Familiar with diagnostic tools and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspection & maintenance of fire apparatus and ambulances.
• Diagnosis & repair of engines, pumps, and electrical systems.
• Upfitting with lights, radios, and sirens on new vehicles.
• Testing overhauled equipment for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hoists

Hand tools

Job description

Summary

An EVT (Emergency Vehicle Technician) Service Technician/Mechanic diagnoses, repairs and maintains specialized emergency vehicles like fire trucks, ambulances and specialty, requiring deep knowledge of complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, requiring national EVTCC certifications for proving expertise in keeping first responders’ crucial equipment operational.

Essential Job Duties

• Inspection & Maintenance:Perform preventative maintenance and detailed inspections on fire apparatus, ambulances, and other public safety vehicles.
• Diagnosis & Repair:Troubleshoot and fix complex issues with engines, transmissions, pumps, and specialized electronic systems.
• Upfitting:Install and configure new emergency equipment (lights, radios, sirens) on new vehicles.
• Testing:Test overhauled equipment to ensure it meets operational standards for safety and efficiency.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, and vehicle electrical systems.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools, hoists, and hand tools.
• Familiarity with specialized equipment like fire pumps and aerial devices.

Certification(s)

• TheEmergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification Commission (EVTCC)offers voluntary certifications (Levels I, II, Master) for Fire Apparatus, Ambulance, Law Enforcement, and ARFF (Airport Rescue & Fire Fighting) technicians.
• Certifications often involve passing exams from EVTCC and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Don’t have your EVT Cert? No Problem! EVT training classes available. Become EVT certified