Fleet Mechanic

Description

PURPOSE / SUMMARY:

The primary responsibilities of the Fleet Mechanic position include the comprehensive maintenance and repair of all company vehicles as required. This entails promptly addressing any issues with company vehicles that have broken down or are facing serious mechanical challenges, ensuring minimal downtime for staff. The Fleet Mechanic role also involves executing regularly scheduled preventative maintenance for ambulances and the broader fleet of vehicles according to predetermined directives. Every maintenance task is meticulously documented in a tracking system to ensure accurate record-keeping and accountability.

Furthermore, the Fleet Mechanic necessitates close coordination with area operations management to determine which maintenance or repair tasks may need to be outsourced. This includes identifying suitable dealers and repair shops for specific services, negotiating terms as necessary, and ensuring that all details regarding outsourced activities are thoroughly recorded for future reference and quality assurance. By maintaining a detailed log of all activities related to vehicle maintenance, this role contributes significantly to the overall efficiency and safety of the company’s fleet.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates complete knowledge, understanding and compliance of company policies and procedures at all times. 
• Provides maintenance and repair of all company vehicles as directed, provides assistance to staff with company vehicles that have broken down or having serious mechanical issues. 
• Completes regularly scheduled preventative maintenance of ambulances and other fleet vehicles as directed and records all details. 
• Coordinates with area operations management regarding outsourcing of selected maintenance and/or repair activities to dealers and other repair shops and ensures all details are recorded.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating fleet maintenance database for area operation. 
• Trouble shoots, diagnosis, and repairs fleet vehicle: Engine, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Electrical & Electronics, Heating, Vent & Air Conditioning, and Tires & Rims 
• Trouble shoots, diagnosis, repairs and installs in coordination with outside vendors: Oxygen and Medical Air Systems, Radios, Cell Phones, Modems, Computers, GPS Units, Cameras and other mounts. 
• Ensures the security of all company computer systems by adhering to security procedures and utilizing appropriate passwords policies. 
• Ensures security of buildings, vehicles, equipment, supplies, systems and all other company property. 
• Acts at all times with his/her personal safety in mind, as well as the safety of others. 
• Maintains security and privacy of all company and patient information at all times in accordance HIPPA and all other local, state and federal regulations. 
• Maintains security and privacy of all confidential and proprietary company information at all times in accordance with company policy. 
• Reports to assigned shifts properly groomed and attired and on time unless the proper notification has been made. 
• Ensures that all tools and equipment are ready for use at the beginning of each shift. 
• Performs daily inspections of their work area for cleanliness and for safety hazards. Then performs the appropriate housekeeping duties to ensure their work area are clean, free from clutter, sanitary and safe. 
• Advises supervisor of low inventory of parts and/or ship supplies so that they can be ordered. 
• Advises supervisor of need for parts for specific maintenance or repair projects so that they can be ordered. 
• Organizes, codes and forwards to supervisor all documents and parts invoices related to maintenance and/or repairs of vehicles. 
• Documents maintenance and repair of company vehicles as per company policy. 
• Accepts responsibility for recertification as ASE/EVT Mechanic and for other licenses and certifications as required by company, local, regional, and state policies, regulations or laws. 
• At all times sets an example of professionalism and leadership for others to follow. 
• Performs other duties related to fleet maintenance as directed. 

Requirements

 SKILLS/EDUCATION/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have own set of basic automotive tools. 
• Must have a basic working knowledge of personal computers. 
• Must be licensed with the appropriate level of state motor vehicle operators license. 
• Must have a clean driving record as approved by company vehicle liability insurer. 
• Must have the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision, using good judgement. 
• Must have good project management skills and be able to simultaneously work on multiple projects. 
• Must have training and knowledge of automotive shop procedures for the proper disposal of waste oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, antifreeze and other automotive liquids. 
• Must have training and knowledge of automotive shop safety procedures including SDS, proper use of PPE, safe use and storage of flammable liquids and the proper disposal of rags and other waste contaminated with oil or other flammable liquids. 
• Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with materials found in patient transport vehicles. 
• Must have a basic knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine service and repair. 
• Must have at least two (2) years' experience as a mechanic, including work on gasoline and diesel truck engines, suspension, steering and brake systems. 

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• EVT Certification (Ambulance Technician Level) at Level I and Level II or completion of certification within one year of hire. 
• ASE Certifications (Medium-Heavy Vehicle Technician) in Diesel Engines, Electrical & Electronic Systems, Suspension & Steering and Brakes or completion of certification within one year of hire. 
• Clean Driving Record

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work involves exposure to the elements, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and loud noises.
• Must be able to work in all environments.
• Extensive physical activity, heavy lifting, pushing or pulling objects over 75lbs. 
• Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, walk and lift up to 75 pounds multiple times throughout a shift.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful candidate must submit and pass a post offer, pre-employment physical examination, drug test and criminal background check
• EVT Certification (Ambulance Technician Level) at Level I and Level II or completion of certification within one year of hire. 
• ASE Certifications (Medium-Heavy Vehicle Technician) in Diesel Engines, Electrical & Electronic Systems, Suspension & Steering and Brakes or completion of certification within one year of hire. 
• Maintain a Clean Driving Record