Lead Fleet Technician — Keep Marshall County’s Ambulances Rolling

Vital Medical Transport; Holly Springs (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Medical Transport in Holly Springs, MS seeks a Lead Fleet Technician to diagnose ambulances and support vehicles, set shop priorities, and mentor the team. This role is hands-on and under-the-hood most of the day, with responsibility for ensuring trucks are ready for the next call.

You will work on engines, brakes, transmissions, electrical, HVAC, and the specialty gear that makes an ambulance operate, including oxygen systems, radios, GPS, cameras, and mounts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a mechanic, including gas and diesel engines, suspension, steering, and brakes.
• EVT or ASE certification, or the drive to earn one within your first year.
• Your own set of basic automotive tools.
• A clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and fixing ambulances and support vehicles: engines, brakes, transmissions, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and more
• Working on specialty gear that makes an ambulance an ambulance, including oxygen and medical air systems, radios, GPS, cameras, and mounts
• Setting shop priorities, assigning work, and mentoring other mechanics
• Getting broken-down vehicles back on the road fast and safely
• Working with dealers, specialty shops, and vendors when a job needs to go out
• Keeping records, parts, and equipment organized

Skills

Mechanic experience

Gas & diesel engines

Suspension & brakes

Team leadership

Education

ASE/EVT certification

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Description

Every call we answer starts in your shop.

When someone in Marshall County needs help, our ambulances have to start, run, and get there. No excuses. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a Lead Fleet Technician who loves the work and wants a say in how the shop runs. You’ll be the go-to person for tough diagnostics, the one other mechanics turn to for answers, and the reason our trucks are ready when the next call comes in.

This isn’t a desk job with a fancy title. You’ll be under the hood most of the day, doing real mechanical work, while also setting priorities and helping the team get better at what they do.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Diagnosing and fixing whatever comes through the door on ambulances and support vehicles: engines, brakes, transmissions, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and more
• Working on the specialty gear that makes an ambulance an ambulance, including oxygen and medical air systems, radios, GPS, cameras, and mounts
• Setting the shop’s priorities, assigning work, and showing other mechanics the right way to get it done
• Getting broken-down vehicles back on the road fast, and safely
• Working with dealers, specialty shops, and vendors when a job needs to go out
• Keeping records, parts, and equipment organized so nothing slips through the cracks
• Running a clean, safe shop and setting the standard for everyone else

Requirements

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience as a mechanic, including gas and diesel engines, suspension, steering, and brakes
• EVT or ASE certification, or the drive to earn one within your first year
• Your own set of basic automotive tools
• A clean driving record