Fleet Mechanic

Evolving Solution Services; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Path to shop lead

Job summary

Metro Ambulance in Nutley, NJ is hiring a Fleet Mechanic to service a full fleet of gas and diesel vehicles. The role emphasizes organization, safety, and ownership, with a clear path to lead the shop as experience grows.

The position offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, and benefits. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and essential repairs while building logs and gaining broader responsibilities in a fast-paced EMS operation.

Qualifications

• Experience with gas and diesel engines; 6.0 a strong plus
• Organized and able to maintain a clean, efficient bay
• Safe, reliable, takes ownership of work
• Looking to grow responsibilities over time
• Valid NJ driver's license and transportation to Nutley, NJ

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on the full fleet
• Change engine oil and filters
• Inspect drive shafts, CV joints, belts and hoses
• Inspect electrical systems
• Rotate and inspect tires, wheels and rims
• Examine exhaust and undercarriage
• Check lights, frame and body
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs

Skills

Gas & diesel engines

Organization

Safety-conscious

Hunger to learn

Job description

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Fleet Mechanic

Nutley, NJ, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $35.00 Hourly

We're not just hiring a mechanic — we're hiring someone who wants to own the shop.

Metro Ambulance is a fast-moving EMS operation in North Jersey. Our fleet keeps people safe every single day. We need someone who takes that seriously, stays organized, and is hungry to grow into a lead role. If you're the type who likes things done right the first time and can't stand a messy bay — keep reading.

The Opportunity

This is a ground-floor role with real upward potential. You'll start by mastering our fleet — gas and diesel rigs, preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs. As you learn our operation and prove your reliability, you'll take on more responsibility, more authority, and more pay. We want someone who's eager to grow fast and eventually run this shop. If you show up organized, skilled, and ready to work — we'll invest in you.

What You'll Do Every Day

• Preventive maintenance and inspection across our full fleet, including:
• Change engine oil & filters
• Drive shaft, CV joints, belts & hoses
• Inspect electrical systems
• Rotate & inspect tires, wheels, rims
• Examine exhaust & undercarriage
• Check all lights, frame & body
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs

Who We're Looking For

• Experienced with gas AND diesel engines — 6.0 a strong plus
• Organized. Seriously organized. A messy bay is a dealbreaker.
• Safe, responsible, and takes ownership of their work
• Hungry to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility over time
• ASE certification is a plus — not required if your skills speak for themselves
• Valid NJ driver's license and reliable transportation to Nutley, NJ
• Ability to maneuver up to 150 lbs with provided equipment
• At least 1 year of hands-on mechanic experience

Schedule

• Full-Time Monday – Friday; Afternoon Preferred with Weekend availability required — all vehicles are available to service on Saturdays and Sundays
• Overtime and on-call availability are part of the role as needed
• $20.00 – $25.00/hr based on experience — with room to grow as you do
• Health insurance (full-time employees, waiting period may apply)
• 401(k)
• A real path to shop lead — not just a title, a role with authority and pay to match