Fleet Diesel Mechanic

Empress Emergency Medical Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading emergency medical service provider seeks a Fleet Diesel Mechanic to ensure the reliability of their vehicles. Responsibilities include inspecting ambulances, performing repairs, and maintaining equipment and workspace safety. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, specific certifications, and experience in vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• Three to five years' experience in maintenance and repair of vehicles with diesel engine.
• Strong skills in electrical repair and mechanical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and operate equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and repairing ambulances and other vehicles.
• Ensures proper safeguarding of tools and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure safe operations.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical repair

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Diesel Mechanic Certification

Completion of apprenticeship in automotive or truck repair

Job description

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• Job Title
  
  

Fleet Diesel Mechanic

• Location
  
  

Poughkeepsie, NY

• Department
  
  

Fleet

• FLSA Status
  
  

Non-Exempt

• Reports To
  
  

Fleet Supervisor

• Pay Grade
  
  

Hourly Wage $30-37 per hour

The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing ambulance, other vehicles and appropriate shop and auxiliary equipment.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Inspects ambulances and other vehicles for fluid levels, service hours, mileage, proper operation and damage.

Removes units from service as necessary for preventative maintenance or repairs.

Performs preventive maintenance or repairs as appropriate to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Inspects, maintains and repairs appropriate to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Ensures proper safeguarding of tools equipment, parts and supplies.

Maintains a clean and safe work area.

Prepares or completes work orders, failure reports, logbooks and other records

Supervisor Responsibilities

This position does not supervise any employee(s)

Education And/or Experience

High School diploma or GED

Driver's License

Diesel Mechanic Certification

Completion of apprenticeship in automotive or truck repair

Three to five years' experience in maintenance and repair of vehicles with diesel engine.

Knowledge

Operation, service and repair of ambulances, other vehicles and appropriate shop and auxiliary equipment

Mechanical equipment and tools used in service and repair

Experience With Diesel And Gasoline Powered Engines Is Preferred

Experience working with mechanical, hydraulic and electric systems used in the fleet of vehicles

Basic principles of repair and replacement

Strong skills in electrical repair

Technical Skills

Able to operate, service and repair appropriate vehicles and related equipment

Using diagnostic equipment effectively to test, analyze and determine specific problems

Exercising judgment, dexterity and physical coordination

Following specific service or repair procedures as outlined in service and maintenance manuals

Behavioral And Physical Skills

Diagnosing and troubleshooting service problems

Working independently with little supervision

Work during odd hours and for extended periods

Work with much standing, bending, kneeling and crawling regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Requires lifting of parts, tools and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds

Maintain physical condition to enable proper performance of assigned job functions as determined by company policy.

Work Environment

The work has a high stress environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Comments

The candidate will be working regularly with confidential information. Must have the ability to maintain composure and tact in stressful situations. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and through radio and telephone communications. Must possess the ability to demonstrate compassion and a sincere dedication to employee needs, concerns and information confidentiality.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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