Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) / Heavy Duty Mechanic Full-time Job

Vancouver Fire Rescue Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) / Heavy Duty Mechanic. This is a unionized position, IAFF Local 18. This position reports directly to the VFRS Fleet & Equipment Services Shop Supervisor. The successful applicants will be integral members of a highly skilled team of mechanical technicians performing technical troubleshooting, scheduled preventative maintenance and non-scheduled maintenance. VFRS has a diverse fleet of fire fighting apparatus including Engines, Ladders, Heavy Rescues, Aerial Platforms, Fireboats and Medical Units. VFRS’ fleet also consists of Specialty apparatus for Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Command, Fire Investigations and other support and administration vehicles. Fleet & Equipment Services is responsible for yearly commercial vehicle inspections, pump testing, non-destructive aerial testing and small equipment preventative maintenance. The successful applicants will perform repairs in all fields including electrical diagnostics, engine and transmission computer controls, hydraulics and foam injection systems.

Vancouver Fire Rescue Services EVT Mechanics work a four on four off schedule with a rotating on-call schedule to provide support for overnight mechanical breakdowns and respond to major incidents in the City of Vancouver. In recent years, VFRS mechanics have also responded alongside VFRS suppression fire fighters to the devastating wildfires throughout British Columbia.

REQUIREMENTS
• Inter-Provincial Certificate of Qualification as a Commercial Transport Mechanic OR
  Inter-Provincial Certificate of Qualification as a Heavy Duty Mechanic
• CVSE Commercial Vehicle Inspectors Certification
• British Columbia Class 3 Driver’s license with Air Brake endorsement
• Experience with Electronic Fleet Management Systems
• Computer competency including the Microsoft software such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• The successful applicant will have Emergency Vehicle Technician Certifications or as a condition of employment agree to complete the EVT certification to the Masters level within two years of hire date fully supported by VFRS
• The successful applicant will possess and maintain a valid Canadian Passport

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Repair and maintenance of fire fighting equipment
• Experience with fabrication and welding
• Competency & experience with Detroit Diesel and Cummins engines
• Experience with outboard marine engines
• Knowledge and experience with high voltage vehicle systems
• Competency & experience with Allison transmissions
• Experience with computer diagnostic scan tools
• Automotive exemption permit
• BC Automotive Trade Qualification
• Experience in marine mechanics including Hamilton Jet
• Knowledge of corrosion prevention techniques with aluminum hulls
• CPR-C