Public Safety Emergency Vehicle Technician

About the role

The position involves the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the Town's fleet of fire apparatus, ambulances, police vehicles, and emergency response equipment. It also includes responding to emergency scenes or roadside incidents to provide mechanical assistance, transport emergency vehicles or equipment, and restore apparatus to service.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive inspection, diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and overhaul of fire apparatus, ambulances, police cruisers, emergency response vehicles, and related vehicles and equipment.
• Conducts scheduled preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and routine servicing to maximize vehicle reliability, minimize downtime, and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drivetrains, steering, suspension, braking systems, air brake systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, charging systems, and electronic vehicle components.
• Inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and tests fire pumps, aerial devices, emergency warning systems, lighting, communication equipment, and other specialized emergency vehicle systems.
• Operates computerized diagnostic equipment and manufacturer-specific software to identify mechanical and electronic system deficiencies and complete repairs.
• Operates and maintains a variety of hand tools, power tools, specialty equipment, testing devices, and diagnostic instruments used in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Responds to emergency scenes or roadside incidents, as necessary, to provide mechanical assistance, transport emergency vehicles or equipment, and restore apparatus to service.
• Maintains detailed maintenance, repair, inspection, inventory, and service records for departmental vehicles and equipment.
• Assists with fleet planning, equipment evaluation, warranty coordination, vendor communications, and recommendations regarding vehicle replacement, repairs, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment while complying with applicable safety standards, departmental policies, and environmental regulations governing vehicle maintenance and hazardous materials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in automotive, diesel, heavy equipment, or emergency vehicle maintenance is preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in automotive and heavy vehicle maintenance and repair, including at least five (5) years of experience maintaining emergency vehicles, fire apparatus, or comparable specialty equipment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to pass an in-depth background check.
• Possession of a valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or Class B.
• Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications are preferred.
• Experience servicing Pierce Manufacturing apparatus, Ford vehicles, and manufacturer-specific diagnostic systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Passes an in-depth background check.
• Possesses a valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or Class B.
• Has Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) and/or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s).
• Has experience servicing Pierce Manufacturing apparatus, Ford vehicles, and/or operating manufacturer-specific diagnostic systems.

Skills

• Technical skills in automotive, diesel, heavy equipment, or emergency vehicle maintenance.
• Proficiency in computerized diagnostic equipment and manufacturer-specific software.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems of emergency vehicles.
• Ability to diagnose and repair various vehicle systems.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Regular attendance at the workplace is required. Extended or irregular work hours may occasionally be required to support emergency operations and maintain fleet readiness.