Fire Equipment Maintenance Specialist

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Fire Equipment Maintenance Specialist who provides preventative maintenance and mechanical repair for specialized fire vehicles, heavy fire apparatus, fire and emergency equipment, light to heavy trucks up to Class 8 and small construction equipment. The position reports to the Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) supervisor and supports the Amentum SafeUp program.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and maintain fire vehicles, heavy apparatus, emergency equipment and trucks, and small construction equipment, in shop or in the field
• Perform service, maintenance, repairs and overhauls according to manufacturer recommendations, and major maintenance on compressed air foam (CAF) systems used for aircraft rescue and firefighting
• Repair engines, transmissions, brake and hydraulic systems, water pumps and accessories, and tune engines
• Check operating efficiency of fire vehicles and apparatus, and ensure they meet NFPA standards
• Determine stock needs, order and maintain replacement parts and supplies, and road test vehicles
• Respond to emergency callouts and mutual aid requests, and perform emergency field repairs
• Work days, nights or swing shifts depending on operational needs
• Document all work in Maximo or other approved systems, keep service logs, and assist the VMF supervisor in training and succession planning

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five years as an Emergency Vehicle Technician, or six years as a vehicle mechanic able to certify as such, or five years as a vehicle mechanic with one summer or winter Antarctic deployment
• Demonstrated knowledge of fire vehicle repair, NFPA standards, automotive repair and diagnostic equipment
• Ability to lift and brace large parts with jacks, cranes, floor lifts and cribbing

Required skills

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose and repair modern electrical systems, including computerized engine, transmission and brake systems
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office and fleet work order systems
• Preferred: EVT, ASE and dealership certifications; two years of technical school training; overseas automotive experience; Oshkosh, Pierce, E-One, Ford, International or Freightliner equipment experience; USAP or polar operations experience