Mechanic

Superior Ambulance Service; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health/dental/life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Superior Ambulance Service is seeking a Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair EMS fleet vehicles, including electrical and hydraulic systems. You will perform inspections, maintenance, and documentation to keep the fleet reliable.

Candidates should be able to work independently, provide their own tools, and adapt to varying environments. Experience with emergency lighting is a plus; English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems including electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems.
• Proficient in vehicle diagnosis and repair; knowledge of electrical components (switches, relays, circuits).
• Emergency lighting and siren experience is welcome; must understand instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnosis and repair of vehicle systems and equipment.
• Conduct routine maintenance to improve vehicle functionality and longevity.
• Complete documentation of repairs, parts usage, and repair times; communicate needs to manager.

Skills

Vehicle diagnosis

Electrical components

Independent work

English language usage

Education

Certifications appreciated

Tools

Own tools

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.

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