Emergency Response Vehicle Technician

• Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
  Alternating on-call rotation with 24-hour on-call responsibilities. Some work may occur outside normal hours and on weekends.

What you’ll do

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain emergency response vehicles so frontline crews can respond without delay
• Operate vehicles, machinery, and heavy equipment safely to support fleet readiness and uptime
• Use advanced diagnostic tools, scan tools, alignment machines, and PC-based platforms to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, gas, and diesel systems
• Install and maintain specialized aftermarket equipment and emergency vehicle electronics critical to fire and rescue operations
• Perform welding, hydraulic, and A/C system work to keep vehicles in peak operating condition

What success looks like

• Emergency vehicles are reliable, compliant, and ready for service at all times
• Mechanical and electrical issues are diagnosed accurately and repaired efficiently
• On-call responses are handled professionally with minimal downtime
• Equipment installations meet safety, performance, and operational standards
• Fleet operations support uninterrupted emergency response

What you get

• Top-tier hourly pay with full transparency
• Predictable work schedules with shift options
• On-call rotation that balances responsibility with team coverage
• Long-term job stability in essential public safety services
• Opportunity to work with specialized, high-skill emergency vehicle systems

Why this role matters

What you’ll bring

• Strong hands-on experience with gas and diesel engines, electrical systems, and diagnostics
• Ability to operate fleet vehicles, machinery, and heavy equipment safely
• Experience with welding, hydraulics, A/C systems, and electronic installations
• Comfort using modern diagnostic tools and PC-based platforms
• Ability to supply your own general service hand tools
• Willingness to meet City of KCMO residency requirements