Lead Fleet Mechanic – Ambulance & Vehicle Maintenance

Vital-Medical-Transport; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Medical Transport in Bartlett, TN, is seeking a hands-on Lead Fleet Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain ambulances and support vehicles while guiding a small team.

This role emphasizes leadership in shop operations and safety, with responsibilities including prioritizing repairs, coordinating equipment installations, and keeping accurate maintenance records.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years as a mechanic, EVT or ASE certifications, a personal tool set, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a mechanic, including gas and diesel engines, suspension, steering, and brakes.
• Must have EVT or ASE Certifications
• Your own set of basic automotive tools
• A clean driving record
• Comfort working independently, managing multiple jobs at once
• Basic computer skills for maintenance records and documentation

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance on ambulances and fleet vehicles — engines, brakes, transmissions, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and more
• Troubleshoot and coordinate installation of specialty equipment (oxygen/medical air systems, radios, GPS, cameras, mounts)
• Assign and prioritize repair work for the maintenance team and provide technical guidance to mechanics
• Respond to vehicle breakdowns and get vehicles back in service quickly and safely
• Manage relationships with dealers, specialty shops, and outside vendors when work needs to be outsourced
• Keep maintenance records, parts inventory, and shop equipment organized and accurate
• Maintain a clean, safe, well-run shop and lead by example on safety practices

Skills

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Leadership

Education

ASE Certification

EVT Certification

Job description

Vital Medical Transport in Bartlett, TN, is seeking a hands-on Lead Fleet Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain ambulances and support vehicles while guiding a small team.

This role emphasizes leadership in shop operations and safety, with responsibilities including prioritizing repairs, coordinating equipment installations, and keeping accurate maintenance records.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years as a mechanic, EVT or ASE certifications, a personal tool set, and a clean driving record.