Emergency Vehicle Technician Jobs

Emergency Vehicle Technician jobs are open across public safety agencies, municipal fleets, ambulance services, and specialty vehicle dealers, at every level from entry-level technician to senior shop supervisor, with specializations in emergency lighting systems, emergency medical vehicle upfitting, and hydraulic rescue equipment. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles58
Top stateFlorida
Top employerDana Safety Supply
Top cityOrlando, FL
Work type88% On-site
Top credentialASE Certification

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Emergency Vehicle Technician (Fire Apparatuses)
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Emergency Vehicle Technician (Fire Apparatuses)
Amerit Fleet Solutions
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Maintenance & Repair
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35 - $44/hr
1,001-5,000

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Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) / Mechanic
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Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) / Mechanic
Premier Fire Apparatus Inc.
Colonie, New York
Healthcare Administration
Maintenance & Repair
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$55k - $75k/yr
On-Site
ASE Certification

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FRKS Emergency Vehicle Technician
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FRKS Emergency Vehicle Technician
FITT Scientific LLC
Fort Riley, Kansas
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
ASE Certification

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Emergency Vehicle Service Tech I - Mechanic II (FLEX) - 202601037
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Emergency Vehicle Service Tech I - Mechanic II (FLEX) - 202601037
City & Borough of Juneau
Juneau, Alaska
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$23.42 - $39.48/hr
On-Site
501-1,000

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Emergency Vehicle Parts Consultant
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Emergency Vehicle Parts Consultant
CAMPBELL SUPPLY COMPANY
South Brunswick Township, New Jersey
Inventory Control
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
$20 - $28/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Emergency Vehicle Technician Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Dana Safety Supply12
  • Aebi Schmidt3
  • MacQueen2
  • Transdev2
  • 911 Rapid Response2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in emergency vehicle technician jobs.

  • EVT certification at the Fire Apparatus, Ambulance, or Electrical level
  • ASE certification in relevant medium or heavy truck categories
  • Experience diagnosing and repairing 12-volt and 24-volt electrical systems on emergency vehicles
  • Proficiency with hydraulic systems including aerial ladders, rescue tools, or stretcher mounts
  • Valid driver's license with ability to operate large emergency apparatus
  • High school diploma or GED with vocational training or apprenticeship in automotive or diesel technology

Tips for Your Emergency Vehicle Technician Job Search

List every certification on your resume

Emergency vehicle technicians are often screened by certification first. Make sure your EVT certification level, ASE credentials, and any state-required electrical or hydraulic certifications appear near the top of your resume, not buried in a skills section.

Tailor your resume to fleet type

A fire apparatus technician resume reads differently from an ambulance upfitter resume. Match your listed experience to the specific vehicle type in each posting, hiring managers at municipal fire departments and private EMS fleets prioritize very different hands-on backgrounds.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists emergency vehicle technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target agencies with active fleet contracts

Counties and municipalities that recently won federal or state public safety grants are actively expanding their fleets and hiring technicians. Search for agencies that have announced new apparatus purchases, those shops are under staffing pressure and move quickly through hiring.

Prepare for a hands-on skills demonstration

Many emergency vehicle technician interviews include a practical component where you diagnose a wiring fault, trace a hydraulic leak, or explain a repair sequence on actual apparatus. Review job-specific diagnostic procedures and be ready to walk through your reasoning out loud.

Negotiate shift differential and tool allowances

Emergency vehicle technician compensation often includes weekend premiums, night-shift differentials, and annual tool or uniform allowances that don't appear in the posted base figure. Ask about those line items specifically during the offer conversation, not after you sign.

Emergency Vehicle Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most emergency vehicle technicians?

The most active employers for emergency vehicle technicians right now are Dana Safety Supply, Aebi Schmidt, and MacQueen, and the most openings are in Florida, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at municipal fire departments and private ambulance fleet operators.

How many emergency vehicle technician jobs are remote?

About 12% of emergency vehicle technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote flexibility include technical training coordination, parts procurement, and warranty claims administration for upfitting companies.

How do you become a emergency vehicle technician?

Start by completing a vocational program in automotive, diesel, or electrical technology, then gain hands-on experience working on medium or heavy vehicles. Pursue EVT certification through the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, choosing the module that matches your specialty. Most employers expect you to hold at least one ASE credential alongside your EVT certification before hiring you into a lead technician role.

How do you get hired as an emergency vehicle technician with little experience?

Entry-level candidates are most competitive when they have completed a diesel or automotive vocational program and can demonstrate hands-on electrical troubleshooting skills, even if gained on personal or non-emergency vehicles. Applying to apprenticeship programs at municipal shops or upfitting companies gives you supervised hours that count toward EVT certification, which is the clearest path to a full technician role.

What does the emergency vehicle technician interview process look like?

Most emergency vehicle technician interviews begin with a screening call or HR review of your certifications, followed by a technical interview with a shop supervisor covering diagnostic approach and relevant vehicle systems. Many employers then ask you to complete a hands-on evaluation in the shop, tracing a fault or walking through a repair on actual apparatus. Reference checks focusing on reliability and safety record are standard before an offer.

Where can I find and apply to emergency vehicle technician jobs?

You can find and apply to emergency vehicle technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from public safety agencies, fleet operators, and upfitting companies across the United States. Search for roles that match your certification level and vehicle specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.

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