Fleet Service Technician

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gundersen Health System is seeking a Fleet Service Technician to maintain a fleet of ambulances and support vehicles. The role involves diagnosing and repairing engines, electrical and cooling systems, and performing preventive maintenance to ensure safe, reliable EMS units.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a vehicle technician certificate/degree preferred and 1–2 years mechanical experience. ASE certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• Certificate or degree in a vehicle technician program preferred.
• 1–2 years of mechanical background required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and performs major repairs on gasoline engines.
• Diagnoses and repairs, cleans, adjusts, and installs fuel, ignition, electrical, and cooling systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs power transmission systems and steering components.
• Performs preventive maintenance on ambulances and support vehicles, checks fluids, and replaces filters and lubricants.
• Road tests vehicles and inspects them for safety and reliability.
• Keeps work area clean and follows safety procedures.

Skills

Diagnostics & repairs

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical aptitude

Road testing

Education

High School Diploma / Equivalent

Vehicle technician certificate/degree

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40The Fleet Service Technician serves as a crucial member of the Tri-State Ambulance operations and support team. This position participates with the Fleet & Facilities Operations Manager in performing preventive maintenance and repair services to a fleet of at least 25 ambulances, 7 wheelchair accessible vans, and 5 support vehicles to ensure safe and reliable units for our EMS professionalsSpecific tasks include:1. Diagnoses and performs major repairs on gasoline engines.2. Diagnoses and repairs, cleans, adjusts, and installs fuel, ignition, electrical, and cooling systems.3. Diagnoses and repairs power transmission systems.4. Diagnoses, repairs, and adjusts steering mechanisms and other controls, checking and aligning wheels.5. Diagnoses, repairs and recharges air conditioning and heating systems.6. Repairs vehicle body and chassis parts, using hand and power tools, electric arc and oxyacetylene welding equipment.7. Performs regular servicing and preventive maintenance on ambulances and support vehicles; inspects and adds fluid levels in brake, steering, and other systems; changes gas, oil, and fuel filters; changes engine, transmission, differential, and power take-off lubricants; checks and replaces coolant, hydraulics, and pneumatic hoses; tests, adds fluids, replaces, and/or charges batteries.8. Performs minor replacement of parts such as hoses, belts, batteries, wiper blades, bulbs, fuses, and lamps.9. Performs tune-ups for efficient and dependable operation; repairs, replaces, and installs parts and components as necessary including to adjust carburetors and fuel injectors.10. Road tests vehicles; drives ambulances or other equipment as required; inspects vehicles in the shop and field.11. Diagnoses engine electronic computer using diagnostic scope.12. Diagnoses and performs repairs in the field.13. Maintains, diagnoses, and repairs electrical, electronic and associated components on vehicles.14. Performs minor paint and body repairs and related components.15. Installs, diagnoses, and repairs vehicle accessory systems, electronic, telecommunications, radio, and emergency lighting systems on ambulance and support vehicle fleet.16. Estimates labor, material and equipment required to complete assignments.17. Reads and interprets manuals and wiring diagrams, schematics, and specifications.18. Ensures proper safety precautions are observed.19. Cleans and maintains assigned work area; recycles appropriate shop by-products; disposes of hazardous materials according to established procedures.20. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.21. Performs related duties as assigned.Education/Learning ExperienceREQUIREDHigh School Diploma or EquivalencyDESIREDCertificate or degree in a vehicle technician program.Work ExperienceREQUIRED1-2 years in a mechanical backgroundDESIREDExperience in the maintenance and repair of vehiclesLicense and Certifications:REQUIREDValid driver’s license.Emergency Vehicle Operations Course within six months of hire.DESIREDAutomotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in two of the following four areas: brakes, electrical, engine repair, and steering and suspensionIf you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:Primary Recruiter:Ted MedingerRecruiter Email Address:[e-mail] inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.Equal Opportunity Employer