Emergency Vehicle Technician

Emergency Vehicle Technician

Matheny Motors Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

Matheny Motor Truck Company is seeking skilled and experienced Emergency Vehicle Technician to join our Fire and Emergency Team. The successful candidate will be very detailed oriented, a true technician skilled electrician and mechanic. This person needs to be versed in fire pumps, valves, preferably foam systems and both 12 VDC and 120/240 VAC generators.

Responsibilities:

Assemble Under dash harnesses, switch panels, circuit boards, and a variety of different electrical components

Programming the lights from customers specs

Troubleshoot 12V DC and 110V AC circuitry

Test products to ensure performance to customers specifications

Reading specs to make sure the trucks are built per spec Perform functionality checks on airhorns, sirens, light packages, flash patterns, door locks Etc.

Identify and fix quality issues

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and layouts with written and verbal instructions

Ability to read and use a tape measure for precise measurements

Communicate issues or delays immediately to management

Maintain a clean and orderly work area Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED Preferred 1-2 years of automotive electrical experience in a manufacturing environmentEVT / ASE certification (or is willing to obtain certifications)
Strong technical performance record

Unrestricted CDL driver's license and clean driving record

Neat, clean, and professional appearance

Ability to meet the physical demands of the jobAny manufacturer certifications from prior employment (EONE, Pierce, etc.) desired

Must own and can use common hand tools and power tools such as drills, and screw guns

Must have the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical computations at a level required for successful job performance

Physical Demands:

Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding

Ability to regularly lift and move 40 lbs. without assistance

Ability to work with arms above head Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.

Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments