EVT Service Technician/Mechanic

Fire Service, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Service, Inc. seeks an EVT Service Technician/Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain specialized emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and ambulances.

The role emphasizes deep mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical knowledge with EVTCC certifications or related training. The technician will inspect, maintain, and upgrade emergency equipment, including lights, radios, and sirens, ensuring strict safety and performance standards for first responders.

Qualifications

• Proficient in diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, hydraulics, and vehicle electrical systems.
• Experience with inspection and preventative maintenance of fire apparatus and ambulances.
• Willingness to obtain EVT certification or completion of EVT training.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on fire apparatus, ambulances, and other public safety vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, pumps, and electric systems.
• Upfit and configure new emergency equipment (lights, radios, sirens).
• Test overhauled equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Vehicle electrical systems

Diagnostic tools

Hoists

Hand tools

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