Emergency Vehicle Technician

2 weeks ago


Dartmouth, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

**Job Posting**- The EVT is responsible to carry out maintenance, repairs and Motor Vehicle Inspections on Fire Apparatus, such as but not limited to; Fire Pumpers, Aerial Devices, Tankers and Tactical Support Vehicles. This position will also be required to support Emergency Fleet during over time and after hours call outs to repair Fire Apparatus and Equipment. The incumbent will work with other Corporate Fleet and Halifax Fire & Emergency staff to repair and maintain safe and reliable vehicles and equipment.
- **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs on Fire Apparatus and Support Vehicles
- Completes Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections
- Diagnosis and repair defects on Fire Apparatus and Support Vehicles
- Carry out necessary repairs to all types of fire pumps, motors & equipment; diesel and gas engines, as well as hydraulic equipment;
- Required to work on a scheduled on-call after hour basis, for breakdowns and major fires
- Other duties as required

**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education & Experience**:

- A minimum of five (5) years' experience working as a Journeyperson Truck & Transport Mechanic
- The ability to electrically weld in all four positions will be an asset

**Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities**:

- Experience working on Detroit Diesel, Cummins and Cat engines and other makes
- Experience working with hydraulics systems
- Working knowledge of auxiliary braking systems, both Transmissions and Engine brakes
- Working knowledge of Allison Transmissions; Trouble shooting and repair
- Diagnosing and repairing electrical systems
- The ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- A well-developed ability to problem solve
- Experience with multiplex wiring diagnosis and repair
- Experience with electronic engines diagnosis is an asset
- Experience in the preventative and emergency repair of fire apparatus an asset
- Experience with Motor Vehicle Inspections
- Knowledge of fire pumps and aerial ladders will be an asset
- Experience in the preventative and repair of emergency vehicles will be an asset

**Security Clearance Requirements**: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.-
- **Please Note**: An Eligibility List will be established from this competition. Vacancies on Dayshift and Evening shifts that are not filled internally will be filled from this Eligibility List. The list will be created and is effective for 6 months and may be extended, as required.
- **COMPETENCIES**: Customer Service, Teamwork & Cooperation, Communication, Valuing Diversity, Organizational Awareness, Values & Ethics
- **WORK STATUS**: Permanent, Full-time
- **HOURS OF WORK**: Monday - Thursday, 3:30pm - 2:00am, 40 hours/week- **WORK LOCATION**: Emergency Fleet Garage (34 Red Bridge Pond Road, Dartmouth, NS)
- **CLOSING DATE**: Applications will be received up to 11:59PM on **July 11, 2024**

**Please note**: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.
- During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.
- (Position# 78639841, 78639724)



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