Fleet Emergency Technician: Fire Apparatus & Diesel Repair

cityofvancouver; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vancouver is seeking a skilled Fleet Services Emergency Technician to perform routine safety inspections and maintenance on the Fire fleet, including gasoline and diesel emergency apparatus and related equipment. You will diagnose, repair, and fabricate parts to meet department needs and ensure reliability.

This is a full-time, union position with a Tue-Fri 6:30am to 5pm schedule. You will work with NFPA standards, maintain detailed repair logs, and coordinate parts and tools for

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of diesel, automotive and alternative technology maintenance work experience.
• Associate's degree in applied science with automotive or diesel study and electronics training.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, safety inspections and preventative maintenance on emergency apparatus and safety equipment.
• Record work time and material records related to repairs and assist with parts research.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, ignition, computers, hydraulics and high/low voltage systems.
• Inspect and maintain air brakes, compressors, gearing, and drive trains on vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Provide mobile repair assistance in the field and repair stationary generator plants.
• Design and fabricate parts, install safety devices, cameras, alarms, and load security equipment.
• Complete inspections and specialized repairs per NFPA standards.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Automotive maintenance

Diagnostics

Education

Associate's degree in applied science (automotive or diesel)

Electronics training

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The City of Vancouver is seeking a skilled Fleet Services Emergency Technician to perform routine safety inspections and maintenance on the Fire fleet, including gasoline and diesel emergency apparatus and related equipment. You will diagnose, repair, and fabricate parts to meet department needs and ensure reliability.

This is a full-time, union position with a Tue-Fri 6:30am to 5pm schedule. You will work with NFPA standards, maintain detailed repair logs, and coordinate parts and tools for