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Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

Emergency Vehicle Technician

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least two years of heavy vehicle maintenance experience in emergency vehicles or civilian heavy equipment, military, or tactical environments.
  • Experience repairing major systems.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to repair, rebuild, maintain, and overhaul engines and mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic assemblies used in a fire department.
  • Ability to diagnose electrical or mechanical malfunctions using electronic test equipment.
  • Specialized knowledge and skills in diesel and heavy automotive repair and maintenance.
  • Practical understanding of hydraulics (Pascal Theory), pulley ratios, and gear ratios.
  • Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  • Knowledge of diagnostics and ability to conduct technical research on a computer.
  • Valid passport and ability to travel internationally; passport must be valid for at least one year at the time of hiring.
  • Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
  • Ability to speak, read, and comprehend English sufficiently to perform contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials or authorization.
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; lift and carry up to 50 pounds and assist with lifting up to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors and tolerate exposure to dust, fumes, gases, weather, noise, humidity, and uneven terrain.
  • Must meet medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.
  • Must be able to move on short notice and under adverse conditions.
  • Must comply with occupational safety and health standards, use personal protective equipment, report workplace hazards, and follow safety protocols.
  • Must complete required training and fulfill self-aid and buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees and teams.
  • Must comply with applicable quality policies, customer contracts, operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures and policies, and read and understand quality management and customer satisfaction responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, repair, and service assigned fire vehicles and equipment, including structural Aircraft Rescue Firefighting apparatus and ambulance apparatus.
  • Perform heavy equipment maintenance, including installation, repair, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.
  • Remove and replace engines and mechanical units; inspect and diagnose parts using computerized test equipment, calibration devices, and gauges.
  • Repair and overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
  • Repair air-conditioning systems.
  • Calibrate load-monitoring indicators to ensure safe and reliable lifts.
  • Rebuild hydraulic cylinders, valves, planetary drive units, suspensions, springs, bushings, and kingpins.
  • Replace seals and bearings, axle brakes, and crane rigging.
  • Provide input and data for processing work orders, invoices, equipment repair records, and activity reports.
  • Handle or dispose of hazardous waste using established safety procedures.
  • Perform recovery operations as needed.
  • Act as the point of contact for maintenance issues in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor or Foreman.
  • Perform other job-related duties consistent with the nature and level of the position.
  • Work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments; schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of U.S. military heavy vehicles and equipment, Material Handling Equipment, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the American National Standards Institute, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, military regulations and standards, and Original Equipment Manufacturer requirements.
  • Emergency Vehicle Technician Level 1 certification in Fire Apparatus, Ambulance, and/or Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Technician certification tracks.

About the Company

Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

Amentum provides technical and engineering services to government agencies to support high-stakes missions such as space launch, nuclear cleanup, and military operations. Its offerings combine workforce, engineering, and mission-support capabilities across the full lifecycle—from planning and design to operations and sustainment—delivered as contracted services. The company differentiates itself through scale and breadth: formed from a spin-off and expanded by acquiring DynCorp and PAE, and later merging with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence units, making it one of the largest government services contractors with about 53,000 employees and a public listing (AMTM). Its main goal is to help the U.S. and its allies achieve mission success for critical national programs by providing comprehensive, reliable government-focused technical services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
2020

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