What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Mechanic position at Regional Ambulance Services?
Position Summary
REMSA was established to oversee Care Flight and REMSA operations and to coordinate emergency medical service activities through a central emergency medical communications center. REMSA answers to its Board of Directors with responsibility to the Washoe County District Health Department. Within this general framework, this position is accountable for the following functions:
- Work with the Fleet team to maintain a large fleet of emergency ambulances, and other company vehicles.
- Assist the Manager in developing and maintaining a top-notch maintenance program that focuses upon the continued safe and reliable operation of the fleet.
- Perform all necessary repairs, checks and preventative maintenance that is required up to and including major overhauls.
- Resolve issues from inspections or scheduled repairs.
- Always maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Assist the Manager in educating the operators about the various functions of the vehicles.
- Repair vehicles to applicable standards of all interior non-medical equipment such as gurneys, fasteners, lifts, and emergency warning devices.
- Always be courteous and helpful to employees and represent the organization in a professional manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/ Experience Requirements
- 7 years’ experience as a professional mechanic.
- EPA 609 Certification.
- Complete ASE training modules A1-A8 within 18 months.
- ASE A1, A4, A5, A6 certifications required.
- ASE A2, A3, A7, & A8 certifications required within one year of hire.
- ASE L-1 & L2 preferred.
- EVT E0, E1, E2/F-4, E-3, & E-4 preferred.
- A valid and clear Nevada or California Driver license.
- Mechanical aptitude; robust problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Must be able to operate common shop hand and power tools.
- Self-starter requiring little to no oversight.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Ability to read and make practical applications of shop manuals and manufacturer bulletins.
- Must be able to operate simple computer programs and modern vehicular diagnostic equipment.
- EMS vehicles must be maintained to “aircraft standards” and the incumbent must be able to perform preventative maintenance and checks to assure the best reliability possible.
- Must be adaptable to change and be able to function in a team-based environment.
- OSHA 30-hour required.
- Forklift certification required.
- Other duties as assigned.