Emergency Vehicle Technician (Evt) / Heavy Duty Mechanic

Requisition ID: 40285 
Organization
Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) is an equal opportunity employer who is looking for two highly motivated individuals to join our family or Fire Fighters, Fire Prevention Officers, Public Education Professionals, Chief Officers and Administrative Staff. VFRS prides itself on being one of the most progressive fire departments in North America while at the same time maintaining a strong sense of tradition.
VFRS is one of the original eighteen fire departments in North America to join the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). VFRS was the first fire department to completely convert from horse drawn equipment to a fully motorized fleet. December 2023, VFRS became the first Fire Department in Canada and second in North America to place a fully electric fire fighting apparatus in to service.
Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
Long Description
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
 
Business Unit/Department: Fleet & Equipment Services/Vancouver Fire Rescue Services 
Affiliation:  Union Local 18 
Employment Type: Regular Full Time (RFT) 
Position Start Date: March 18th  2024
Position End Date: N/A 
Salary Information: Remuneration includes a bi-weekly salary of $4,619.54 (based on the 2023 hourly rate of $60.35, 40 hours per
week. This position offers a strong benefits and vacation package. This is a unionized position and falls under the jurisdiction of IAFF Local 18.
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At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve
. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders
 and persons with disabilities are encouraged .  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 
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