Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and preventive maintenance including but not limited to, oil changes and tune-ups on company vehicles, ambulances, heavy equipment, trailers, and other motor vehicles in accordance with manufacturer or ASE standards.
• Accurately diagnose and effectively repair and or replace the parts and systems necessary for the proper functioning of vehicles or equipment including but not limited to, brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, and other mechanical parts.
• Performs necessary testing and diagnostic assessment on parts, systems, and vehicles to ensure proper functioning.
• Perform routine assessments on critical parts and systems as established in departmental standards/standard operating procedures and /or departmental checklists.
• Ensure maintenance and repair schedules and production plans support the urgency of operational needs and resource deployment plans.
• Deploy to unit/vehicle locations when necessary and feasible to mitigate unit downtime.
• Properly test drive vehicle to confirm safe and proper operation.
• Accurately maintain vehicle repair and maintenance records.
• Conduct self in an ethical, professional manner; project a positive self/company/system image.
• Adhere to and enforce all safety standards and organizational policies.
• Adhere to and enforce all vehicle use and emergency vehicle operation standards and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualifications/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational/technical school program or apprenticeship in auto repair or related field required.
• ASE certifications
• Two years of related experience with Ford & Chevy diesel engine diagnosis and repair preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of vehicle diagnostics and repair.
• Excellent mechanical repair skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Proficient with computer diagnostic equipment and software.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Work independently with little supervision to meet goals of the department.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands: This position may require an occasional amount of time at a stationary desk sitting, with frequent repeating motions that may include wrists, hands, and fingers. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a mechanic shop environment. Walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods of time, with frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, reaching, twisting, and/or carrying moderate to heavy amounts of weight. There is frequent hand tool operation and minimal ascending or descending ladders, ramps, or stairs. Occasionally may need to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs. in all directions.

Work Environment: The position works in a temperature-controlled environment with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures to include humidity. Sometimes may be exposed to fumes, grease, or oil and may experience minimal poor ventilation or air circulation. The noise level is frequently quiet with exposure to moving mechanical parts/machines.

Mental/Emotional: This position is required to frequently meet deadlines, work with changing priorities, and carryout instructions. Frequently use logic to analyze and problem solve difficult situations and communicate to express or exchange ideas using proper English grammar and spelling. Frequently utilize intermediate math skills with addition and subtraction to perform job duties.