Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT)

Candidates will be hired in as an EVT I, II, or III (depending upon certifications held).

NATURE OF JOB:

Under general supervision, the Emergency Vehicle Technician I, II, III (EVT) conducts auto mechanic work, including repair and maintenance of gas, diesel, fire apparatus and heavy equipment.  Employee diagnoses, adjusts, re-aligns and/or repairs automobiles, trucks, fire apparatus equipment, ambulances, and all types of County vehicles, including diesel and/or gasoline powered on and off- road equipment with little to no assistance. Employee conducts complete mechanic work including preventive maintenance, proper documentation of work, maintenance and safeguard of working tools and equipment, maintenance of safe and clean working area and correct and utilization of proper maintenance and repair procedures. Employee has daily contact with the public and other departments, which requires simple courtesies and exercise of tact and diplomacy. This position reports to the Emergency Services Fleet Manager. 

• Reviews work/job orders with supervisor to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems, and to discuss   work to be performed and future repair requirements. 
• Performs the specific diagnostic check, maintenance or repair task, or performance tests specified in National Fire Protection Association Standard (NFPA) 1911 and (NFPA) 1917, Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), and Federal KKK Ambulance standards for the inspection, maintenance, testing, and retirement of in-service automotive fire apparatus, or current edition.
• Plans work/job order procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience, preparing time-tables for completion of job and cost estimate used in purchasing parts.
• Diagnoses, adjusts, re-aligns and/or repairs automobiles, trucks, fire apparatus equipment and all types of County vehicles, including diesel and/or gasoline powered on and off- road equipment with little to no assistance.
• Utilizes using hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools, jacks and hoists.
• Inspects, tests, and listens to defective vehicles/equipment to determine the extent of damage or malfunction(s). 
• Raises cars, vans, pick-up trucks, light to heavy-duty trucks, and heavy parts and/or equipment using hydraulic jacks or electrical hoists.
• Repairs and services automotive electronic apparatus such as engine controls, safety restraint systems, and anti-lock brake systems.
• Repairs and changes tires on all types of vehicles and equipment in the field or shop.
• Responds to emergency road service as directed; changes tires, diagnoses problems and makes repairs, or transports vehicles to the appropriate facility for repair.
• Makes estimates of required time and parts needed to complete required repairs; maintains accurate records of time and materials used in the maintenance and repair history of all city vehicles serviced as well as thorough and accurate detailed records/logs on fuel usage, equipment usage, parts requisitions and related matters; prepare reports and summary sheets as required.
• Requisitions parts, supplies and the components to facilitate timely repair and maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Follows checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, adjusting protective guards, tightening loose bolts, replace/adjust headlights and other potentially troublesome areas as well as specified safety devices ensuring that they are in proper operating condition.
• Performs routine maintenance such as oil changes, tune-ups, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Assists with other mechanic or manual labor work as directed by the Fleet Director.
• Keeps working area clean and orderly.
• Conducts work activities in a safe and responsible manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.

• Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent; AND
• Four (4) years’ work experience as a diesel mechanic.
• Must provide own tools necessary to perform the daily preventive maintenance duties and responsibilities.
• A comparable amount of training and/or education may be substituted for the minimum qualifications, with the exception of the required licensure.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program, with ability to obtain and maintain Florida Commercial Driver’s license (minimum Class B) within a period of six (6) months from date of employment
• Possession of and maintain the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc.’s (EVT) Fire Apparatus Technical Certification Level 1, which includes F1 and F2, as demonstrated by current EVT (Fire Apparatus) certification.
• Possession of and maintain the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Medium/Heavy Truck certification(s), Level 1, which includes T4 and T5, as demonstrated by current ASE certification. 

• Knowledge of all phases (technical and mechanical) of both diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and equipment to perform the tasks as assigned in an effective and expedient manner.
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• Knowledge to perform maintenance, repair, or performance testing of fire pumps, industrial supply pumps, or any component of the apparatus that is used in pump operations.
• Knowledge of repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems, carburetors, compressors, blowers, generators, starters and pumps and is expected to be able to repair virtually any part on the vehicle.

• Knowledge of project management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. 
• Ability to have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and maintain reliable full-time attendance.
• Ability to comprehend, speak, and read the English language.
• Ability to have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public.
• Ability to effectively and reliably plan and schedule daily functions.
• Ability to perform the specific diagnostic check, maintenance or repair task, or performance tests specified in National Fire Protection Association Standard (NFPA) 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus, current edition.
• Ability to work with various city departments and other public entities. 
• Ability to conduct work activities in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers customers, media, the public and management. 
• Ability to work with administrators, internal department, other departments and staff to maintain positive image of the division and services.
• Ability to review work/job orders with supervisor(s) to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
• Ability to plan work/job order procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience, preparing time-tables for completion of job and cost estimate used in purchasing parts.
• Ability to follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, adjusting protective guards, tightening loose bolts, replace/adjust headlights and other potentially troublesome areas as well as specified safety devices ensuring that they are in proper operating condition.
• Ability to repair and maintain engines and engine parts, such as fuel injection systems, carburetors, compressors, blowers, generators, distributors, starts, and pumps properly and efficiently.
• Ability to work with all mechanical tools, diagnostic equipment, soldering iron and other small tools and hand-held tools required to perform maintenance/repairs.
• Ability to test and interpret diagnostic information to properly adjust, disassemble and repair systems to meet manufacturers’ performance specifications, which may involve the use of micrometers, calipers and gauges.
• Ability to properly use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, jacks and hoists.
• Ability to tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies such as hydraulic systems, power systems, steering systems and linkages.
• Ability to repair, re-align, replace, and/or adjust brakes, shock absorbers, tightens bolts, screws, and/or other suspension components and re-assembling equipment as necessary.
• Ability to repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling and electrical systems. 
• Ability to repair and adjust seats, doors and windows, and installs and repairs accessories.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, tune-ups, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Ability to rewire ignition systems, lights, instrument panels, warning lights, backup camera systems, GPS systems, radios and other electrical found on sanitation vehicles/equipment.
• Ability to repair and maintain vehicles and fire trucks; troubleshoot equipment and vehicle issues; perform major engine, electrical, and fire pump repairs; adjust, repair, or replace breaks; check truck operation and perform annual and semi-annual vehicle maintenance; ensure fluid levels are maintained; take mileage readings of trucks at the end of each month; fuel vehicles; record all maintenance and fuel use; order parts needed for repairs.
• Ability to complete major and minor repairs on self-contained breathing apparatus and perform maintenance on breathing air compressors; conduct performance test on pumps and aerial devices; wash hoses; run generators and keep documentation; repair fire hose according to manufacturer standards.
• Ability to repair and adjust hydraulic/automated arms, carriages, packers, doors and installs and repairs seals, safety systems, and compressed air systems.
• Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts in specific repair problems.
• Ability to maintain shop records.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral or written instructions, to work from diagrams and sketches and repair broken parts.
• Ability to work with all mechanical tools, diagnostic equipment, soldering iron and other small tools and hand-held tools required to perform maintenance/repairs.

Work is primarily performed outdoors in varying and adverse weather; work in water, brush and ditches.    Work requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, inclement weather, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors or dust).  

This position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.). This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations. 

Stooping, sitting, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pulling, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.  Ability to frequently lift and carry equipment 25-50lbs. and on occasion up to 100 pounds; manual dexterity and mobility; intermittent exertion when performing duties. 

WORK LOCATION:

Not Eligible for Remote Work - This position is assigned to a county worksite. Due to the non-portable nature of the essential functions of this position, this position is not eligible for telework.

Salary : $56,722 - $108,160