Mechanic - Heavy Truck​/Diesel​/Fire Truck​/Ambulance

Summary

Emergency Vehicle Group, Inc. is a leading emergency vehicle dealer and service center for fire apparatus, ambulances, command and specialty vehicles that is adding to our service operations.

We are seeking a highly skilled heavy truck mechanic to work on fire apparatus, ambulances and other emergency vehicles. Experience with air brakes, heavy truck components, hydraulics, water pumps, aerial devices, and complex electrical systems is expected.

Please submit resume, employment and salary history.

Qualified Applicants Only.

• Repair and maintain various types of emergency vehicles, such as pumpers, aerials, ambulances, and other vehicles.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on heavy truck chassis and fire components.
• Major repairs on fire pumps, aerials, hydraulic systems, air brakes and electrical systems.
• Travel to customer sites for repairs as needed.
• Perform work as directed by Service Manager.
• Other duties as assigned and can vary daily.
• Ensure shop cleanliness and maintenance on a regular basis.
• Process and track repair orders.
• Perform road tests on vehicles to assure operational levels.
• Operate computer to document repair work and maintenance daily.
• Monitor and advise on all safety related issues related to the shop area, vehicles, and wherever maintenance is being performed.
• Available to perform emergency repair work after hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

• Read and follows simple to complicated instructions, schematics and other information contained in repair manuals or the diagnosis and repair of fire and EMS vehicles and equipment.
• Perform calculations and work with numbers to solve problems.
• Read and understand reference books and complicated procedures and manuals.
• Pay attention to detail while ensuring crews observe safety precautions.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions.
• Appropriately record repairs and parts used.

• High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years of mechanical repair and maintenance work or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Class B or A CDL Driver’s License.
• ASE Mechanic certification preferred.
• Must obtain Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification within 1 year of hire date.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, criminal background and MVR check.

• Work is performed in an automotive repair shop and on customer’s sites.
• May be subject to bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling and lifting such as retrieving and replacing materials, supplies and inventory or when performing preventative maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• May be subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and fumes common to automotive repair shops.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Operate various emergency vehicles and equipment on an as-needed basis (for testing purposes).
• Operate volt‑ohm meter, ammeter, pressure gauges, nozzle and valve repair kits, calibrating tools for engines, rakes, micrometers and dial calipers, welders, grinders, torch, brazing rod, precision gauges, inspection and diagnostic equipment.
• Must have own tools.