Emergency Vehicle Technician

10469BR

Emergency Vehicle Technician

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) with the Emergency Fleet division of Corporate Fleet with Property, Fleet & Environment.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

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 :

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities :

Security Clearance Requirements :  Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.