Emergency Vehicle Technician II

Overview

Emergency Vehicle Technician II trained specifically to maintain and repair firefighting equipment and emergency vehicles, including fire engines, tenders, tankers, rescue, flight line assets, foam systems, air compressor, dry chemical systems, hazmat response vehicles, and utility vehicles all known as firefighting apparatus. Perform master mechanic level duties as required. Coordinates and performs highly skilled mechanics' work. Maintains various types of emergency and fleet vehicles to include equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs complex mechanical issues.
• Performs preventative maintenance work.
• Participates in ordering fleet parts.
• Prepares various types of fleet maintenance records and documentation.
• Assists in maintaining shop facilities and equipment.
• Performs other mechanical related duties.
• Provides customer support and quality assurance.
• Maintains service logs and records of fire truck apparatuses.
• Keeps tools equipment and work area clean organized and in good working condition.
• Provides 24/7 on-call fleet maintenance support for assigned shift.
• Maintains operational equipment assets.
• Lead the work effort, train and mentor subordinate EVT personnel.
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Education / Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
  • High School Graduate
  • Emergency Vehicle Technician LV I & II. Must meet the qualifications as defined in NFPA 1071 Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications for EVT I & II.
  • Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) T2 Thru T6
  • EVT Exam F1 – F6
  • Must be CAC eligible and/or the ability to obtain a CAC
  • A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator's License and host nation Driver's License, is required.
  • Commercial Driver's license is preferred.
  • Must be able to Operate vehicles with a manual transmission.
• Experience:
  • Five - Ten years progressive professional experience on fire trucks, firefighting apparatus or heavy transport vehicles, within a large city fire department, must have progressed to EVT LV II.
• Skills:
  • Emergency vehicle technician LV II must have the technological and electrical skills to diagnose, repair and maintain the specialized equipment used on firefighting apparatus.
  • Mastered state of the art techniques, practices, procedures, test equipment and documentation used in all facets of maintenance performed on automotive, truck, first responder vehicles, and all other forms of vehicular equipment.
  • Mastered various mechanical principles as applied to power transmission and braking systems, engine electrical systems and hydraulics.
  • Mastered NFPA 1901 standard for automotive fire apparatus and NFPA 1911 standard for the inspection, maintenance and testing of automotive fire apparatus.
  • Mastered fault determination through systematic troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
  • Must be able to set the standard for professional excellence among the EVT team.
• Working Conditions:
  • Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months). Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices. Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

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