Emergency Vehicle Technician

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) analyzes malfunctions 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. EVT Coordinates and performs highly skilled mechanic’s work. Must have the technological and electrical skills to repair and maintain the specialized equipment found in fire trucks and other Emergency Vehicles. Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects. Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools. Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges. Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions. Tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency.

Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:

• This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• 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 duties as assigned.

  Working Conditions:

• Must be capable of working in an extreme weather condition 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).

  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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certification :

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• EVT Certification F1 – F8 (minimum requirement is F1); Certifications must be current (not expired)

• Must be able to obtain Emergency Vehicle Technician LV I thru II, must meet the qualifications as defined in NFPA 1071 Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications for EVT I, II and III.

• Must be able to obtain Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) T1 Thru T7

• Valid Driver’s License

• Must be able to obtain a NACI clearance.

• CDL required.

  Experience:

• Three to five (3-5) years' progressive professional experience on fire trucks, firefighting apparatus, or heavy transport vehicles, within a large city fire department, must be able to progress to EVT LV III

  Skills :

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work in a team-based, highly collaborative environment.

• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.

• Organizational skills, ability to prioritize, perform with a high degree of accuracy.

• Thorough knowledge of 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.

• Thorough knowledge to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 1901 standard for automotive fire apparatus and NFPA 1911 standard for the inspection, maintenance, and testing of automotive fire apparatus.

• Must be able to set the standard for professional excellence among the EVT team.

  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. V2X 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.