Fleet Services Technician, Boston EMS

bphccareers; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EMS Fleet Services is seeking a Fleet Services Technician-Class III to perform advanced diagnostics, repair and preventive maintenance on EMS vehicles including ambulances, vans, cushmans, buses and specialty equipment. Under general supervision you will diagnose transmissions, fuel, brake, electrical, AC, suspension and steering systems, and supervise lower-grade technicians as needed.

Applicants must have at least 4 years of full-time auto/light truck mechanic experience, hold a US EPA

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as an auto/light truck mechanic.
• EPA Refrigerant Technician Certificate for R-12 & 132A systems and Mass Class D Driver's License.
• Must conform to Fleet Services tool requirements and RMV driving record.
• Knowledge of automotive diagnostics, preventive maintenance, electrical systems, EMS fleet maintenance operations.
• Willingness to work indoors/outdoors and on varying schedules; able to supervise lower-grade technicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced inspection, diagnosis, modification, repair and preventive maintenance on EMS vehicles including ambulances and specialty equipment.
• Diagnose and repair transmissions, fuel, air conditioning, brakes, electrical, suspension and steering systems.
• Perform safety-related equipment diagnostics and repairs (ABS, airbags, electronic warning systems).
• Repair/rebuild chassis components and engines; operate department vehicles and maintain workspace.
• May supervise Fleet Technicians of a lower grade as needed and assist EMS Fleet Management.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Engine repair

Air conditioning

Safety equipment repair

Supervision

Tools

GM Tech I

GM Tech II

Snap-On MT2500

Engine Analyzers

Brake lathe

Digital voltmeter

Job description

• Under general supervision performs all duties/responsibilities of a Fleet Services Technician-Class III as well as, technical/skilled inspection, diagnosis, modification, repair & preventive maintenance on complex automotive, light truck & special equipment.
• Performs technical and skilled inspection, diagnosis, modification, repair and preventive maintenance on all EMS vehicles including ambulances, vans, cushmans, buses, marine engines, various makes/model of special use vehicles & all other related Fleet support equipment.
• Diagnoses and repairs transmission, fuel, air conditioning coolant, brake, electrical, suspension & steering system. Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance & bumper to bumper analysis as required by EMS Fleet Mgmt procedures.
• Performs analysis/diagnosis/repair on vehicles involving safety related equipment i.e., anti-lock brake system, air bags, electronic warning systems within passenger compartment & non-safety related equipment.
• Repairs/rebuilds/replaces chassis body components performs engine and transmission/transaxle repairs. Operates dept light truck vehicles & automotive equipment as necessary, including ramp trucks, tow trucks, snow removal and specialty equipment, as is required. Maintains/cleans garage and workspace areas.
• May supervise Fleet Technicians of a lower grade; assists FST - Class I, as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Applicants must have at least 4 years of full-time/equivalent part-time paid experience as an auto/light truck mechanic working on a broad range of commonly know light/heavy duty mechanized equipment.
• Must possess a US Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Technicians' Certificate for R-12 & 132A systems & a valid Mass, Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Must conform to the dept's Fleet Services personnel tool requirements.
• A copy of the RMV driving record will be required.
• Good Knowledge of: The theories principles and practices of automotive & light truck diagnostics/preventive maintenance procedures, occupational hazards, safety equipment, electrical systems, including alternator, starter, battery; electronic systems, emissions testing / performance, use of tools and fasteners, heat/air conditioning systems, suspension & steering, engine performance, major engine repair, major transmission/transaxle, light duty diesel repair, towing procedures, warranty repair, preventive maintenance procedures, compressed natural gas (CNG), Supplemental Restraint Systems, oxygen & acetylene welding, EMS/Fleet maintenance operations.
• Considerable skill in the use of: all tools and fasteners and related equipment of the trade, including but not limited to: Engine Analyzers, Engine Scanners, (GM Tech I, GM Tech II, Snap-On MT2500) Starting and Charging Systems Analyzer, digital voltmeter, ammeter, brake lathe, press & other available machine shop equipment, etc.
• Considerable ability to: read & understand automotive manuals/publications written or digital; use electrical, air driven manual equipment & related tools of the trade with necessary dexterity, coordination, sight & strength; to perform all duties as outlined in "Duties and Responsibilities"; diagnose/repair light/heavy truck & auto equipment incl. specialty vehicles/equipment & assist FST - Class III in selected areas, as required.
• Working Conditions: Works indoors/outdoors in all types of weather; may be exposed to grease, oil, dirt, rain, snow & hazardous materials; works on running engines & under/over equipment; works nights, weekends and holidays as scheduled.