Lead Mechanic- Milwaukee

Superior Ambulance Service; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health/dental/life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Superior Ambulance Service in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Lead Mechanic to maintain and repair a mixed fleet of ambulances and support vehicles. The role requires hands-on diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and timely communication of needed repairs to the fleet manager.

You will work indoors and outdoors in a fast-paced private fleet environment; candidates should be able to lift up to 75 lbs, work on gas/diesel engines, understand electrical systems, provide your own tools, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Willing to work on gas and diesel engines.
• Understand basic electrical components including switches, relays, and circuits.
• Provide own tools.
• Proficient in vehicle diagnosis and repair.
• Emergency lighting and siren experience is welcome.
• Motivated, self-starter and able to work independently.
• Able to lift and carry items up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspections, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems.
• Perform routine maintenance to improve vehicle functionality and longevity.
• Document parts usage, repair times, and repair records.
• Communicate needed repairs to fleet manager.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Gas & diesel engine repair

Electrical components basics

Vehicle diagnosis & repair

Emergency lighting & siren

Own tools

Independent worker

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

History of the Company: Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 4,000 licensed EMT, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 800 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed-wing emergency medical transportation.

The Lead Mechanic

The Lead Mechanic is responsible for the general maintenance and repair of all Superior Ambulance vehicles. The lead mechanic will be working in a fast-paced, high-volume private fleet. This mixed fleet includes various makes and models of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Performing inspections, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.


• Conducting routine maintenance work to improve vehicle functionality and longevity.


• Completing necessary documentation associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and repair times.


• Performing other related maintenance work.


• Communicating needed repairs or tasks to manager.


• Maintain a safe work station.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work on gas and diesel engines as needed.


• Must know and understand basic electrical components including switches, relays, and circuits.


• Must provide own tools.


• Must be proficient in vehicle diagnosis and repair.


• Emergency lighting and siren experience is welcome.


• Certificates of accomplishments are deemed valuable.


• Motivated, self-starter and be able to work independently.


• Work cooperatively with other employees.


• Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the English language.


• Must be able to routinely lift and carry items up to 75 lbs and reach overhead.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly in verbal contact with others. Will be working indoors and outdoors and exposed to environmental elements, automotive fluids and cleaning chemicals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation


• Health/dental/life insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Opportunity for Career Growth

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