EmergencyVehicleTechnician

**Job Summary** The **Emergency Vehicle Mechanic** performs repairs and maintains a variety of heavy equipment including, but not limited to, heavy trucks, trailers, cranes, forklifts, container handlers, back-hoes, trenchers, loaders, graders, scrapers, compactors, dozers, skid steers, and associated equipment. **Principal Accountabilities** * Responsible for all maintenance, repair, and servicing of assigned fire vehicles and equipment to include structural Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) and ambulance apparatus * Perform heavy equipment maintenance activities including installation, repair, trouble-shooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance * Remove and replace engines and mechanical units to inspect and diagnose parts using computerized test equipment, calibration devices, gauges, etc. * Repair and overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment * Repair air conditioning systems * Calibrate load monitoring indicators to ensure safe and reliable lifts * Rebuild hydraulic cylinders, valves, planetary drive units, suspensions, springs, bushings, and kingpins * Replace seals and bearings, axel brakes, and crane rigging * Provide input and data for processing work orders, invoices, equipment repair records, and activity reports * Adhere to all established safety policies and standards to include identification, use, and proper procedures for handling or disposal of hazardous waste * Perform recovery operations as needed * Act as point-of-contact for maintenance issues in absence of Maintenance Supervisor or Foreman * Perform other duties as assigned **Knowledge & Skills ** * Ability to repair, rebuild, maintain, and overhaul engines, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic assemblies used in the Fire Department * Ability to diagnose electrical or mechanical malfunctions by utilizing electronic test equipment * Specialized knowledge and skills in diesel and heavy automotive repair and maintenance * Practical understanding of theory of hydrauli