Emergency Vehicle Prep & Readiness Technician

CareFlite; Bedford (TX); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

CareFlite is seeking a detail-oriented Fleet Prep Technician to join our Bedford, TX team. You will prepare, maintain, and ensure the safety and reliability of our vehicle fleet through systematic inspection and preparation procedures.

Responsibilities include keeping vehicles clean and stocked, ensuring safe operation under applicable laws and CareFlite policies, and coordinating with the Fleet Services Manager on readiness and repairs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Current Texas Class C driver’s license.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on information related to patients and personnel.
• Current City of Dallas Shuttle Permit or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all vehicles are clean, stocked, and prepped for delivery to the correct location.
• Ensures safe operation of emergency vehicles in compliance with laws and CareFlite policies.
• Responsible for shuttling vehicles for repairs and service.
• Assists the Fleet Services Manager in tracking vehicles for service readiness.
• Communicates vendor performance issues to the Fleet Service Advisor.

Education

High school diploma or its equivalent

Job description

CareFlite is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ambulance service sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Health, JPS Health Network, Methodist Health System, Parkland, and Texas Health Resources. CareFlite provides medical transport by helicopter, airplane, and ground ambulance, and non-medical transport via wheelchair van.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Fleet Prep Technician to join our team in Bedford, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, maintaining, and ensuring the safety and reliability of our vehicle fleet through systematic inspection, maintenance, and preparation procedures.

• Ensures all vehicles are clean, stocked, and prepped for delivery to the correct location.
• Ensures all tasks are completed proficiently.
• Ensures safe operation of emergency vehicles in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as CareFlite policies.
• Responsible for shuttling vehicles for repairs and service.
• Responsible for washing and detailing vehicles to ensure they are ready for delivery to the user to include washing the exteriors, cleaning the interior, vacuuming carpets, and wiping down surfaces.
• Assists the Fleet Services Manager in tracking vehicles for service readiness and vehicle preparation.
• Communicates any vendor performance issues to the Fleet Service Advisor.
• Ensures vehicles are transported to and from facilities safely and inspects and reports an issue to the service advisor.
• Collaborates with the Fleet Services Manager to address and resolve mechanical or monitoring device issues report by crews.
• Contributes to achieving KPIs and performance goals by adhering to department standards.
• Demonstrates a positive approach to problem solving and utilize the chain of command appropriately to resolve work related issues.
• Possess and demonstrates sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making.
• Demonstrates clear and effective communication in both written and oral forms.
• Possess the ability to initiate work independently without direction and can be relied upon to complete tasks without continual supervision.
• Maintains ethical, courteous and professional behavior, which reflects favorably on CareFlite. Adheres to the CareFlite Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Actively promotes teamwork and cooperation with CareFlite personnel and external vendors.
• Demonstrates flexibility and has the ability to respond to changing priorities.
• Demonstrates changes in behavior or attitude following constructive guidance.
• Exhibits a positive attitude in support of CareFlite and CareFlite/hospital management. Refrains from making negative comments about CareFlite, hospital and/or staff.
• Sets the example for excellent attendance and punctuality.

Comp Range: Starting at $14.00/hour

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Current Texas Class C driver’s license
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on information related to patients and personnel
• Current City of Dallas Shuttle Permit or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to make decisions, which have moderate impact on immediate work unit.
• Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions.
• Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
• Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time.
• Reach, bend, kneel and have high level of manual dexterity.
• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The statements contained in this position description reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

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