What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Technician position at Century Ambulance?
POSITION: Fleet Technician
LOCATION: Jacksonville, Florida
REPORTS TO: Fleet Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
TYPE: Regular Full Time
Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Fleet Manager or the Lead Technician, the Fleet Technician is responsible for the day-to-day expertise of maintenance and repair of all vehicles. In addition, the Fleet Mechanic will make recommendations on repairing or replacing the vehicles.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all fleet vehicles
- Track preventative maintenance and ensure it is conducted on time
- Work closely with Operations Managers, Supervisors and the Scheduling Department on rotating rigs to repair or maintain rigs
- Travel to station locations to access vehicles and complete vehicle repair and maintenance
- Respond to service calls when needed
- Road test vehicles to ensure quality of work performed, when needed
- In partnership with other Fleet technicians will keep upper management informed of any significant fleet developments or ongoing issues, such as vehicle recalls.
- Technicians will keep the work area clean, ensuring parts returned when necessary and credit given, scrap metal turned in
- Other duties, as assigned by management
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Gas and diesel experience required
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Basic computer skills
- Good ethics and integrity with a high attention to detail
- Must have sufficient tools for mobile repairs at various locations
- Must be able to work without direct supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
- ASE certification(s) required
- 2 year(s) of mechanical experience
- Ability to work on several types and brands of vehicles
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
- Automotive Mechanical Repair certification or diploma (or similar)
Physical Requirements:
- Must have good hand dexterity
- Adequate vision required to be able to assess vehicle’s parts and read information from printed sources and computer screens
- Must be able to stand, sit, squat and lay under and around vehicles
- Must be able to hear and communicate clearly in person and over the phone
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds without assistance