Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Job Description:The Fleet Service Technician serves as a crucial member of the Tri-State Ambulance operations and support team. This position participates with the Fleet & Facilities Operations Manager in performing preventive maintenance and repair services to a fleet of at least 25 ambulances, 7 wheelchair accessible vans, and 5 support vehicles to ensure safe and reliable units for our EMS professionals.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Diagnoses and performs major repairs on gasoline engines.
2. Diagnoses and repairs, cleans, adjusts, and installs fuel, ignition, electrical, and cooling systems.
3. Diagnoses and repairs power transmission systems.
4. Diagnoses, repairs, and adjusts steering mechanisms and other controls, checking and aligning wheels.
5. Diagnoses, repairs and recharges air conditioning and heating systems.
6. Repairs vehicle body and chassis parts, using hand and power tools, electric arc and oxyacetylene welding equipment.
7. Performs regular servicing and preventive maintenance on ambulances and support vehicles; inspects and adds fluid levels in brake, steering, and other systems; changes gas, oil, and fuel filters; changes engine, transmission, differential, and power take-off lubricants; checks and replaces coolant, hydraulics, and pneumatic hoses; tests, adds fluids, replaces, and/or charges batteries.
8. Performs minor replacement of parts such as hoses, belts, batteries, wiper blades, bulbs, fuses, and lamps.
9. Performs tune-ups for efficient and dependable operation; repairs, replaces, and installs parts and components as necessary including to adjust carburetors and fuel injectors.
10. Road tests vehicles; drives ambulances or other equipment as required; inspects vehicles in the shop and field.
11. Diagnoses engine electronic computer using diagnostic scope.
12. Diagnoses and performs repairs in the field.
13. Maintains, diagnoses, and repairs electrical, electronic and associated components on vehicles.
14. Performs minor paint and body repairs and related components.
15. Installs, diagnoses, and repairs vehicle accessory systems, electronic, telecommunications, radio, and emergency lighting systems on ambulance and support vehicle fleet.
16. Estimates labor, material and equipment required to complete assignments.
17. Reads and interprets manuals and wiring diagrams, schematics, and specifications.
18. Ensures proper safety precautions are observed.
19. Cleans and maintains assigned work area; recycles appropriate shop by-products; disposes of hazardous materials according to established procedures.
20. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
21. Performs related duties as assigned.
Education/Learning Experience
REQUIRED
High School Diploma or Equivalency
DESIRED
Certificate or degree in a vehicle technician program.
Work Experience
REQUIRED
1-3 years in a mechanical background
DESIRED
Experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles
License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Valid driver’s license.
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course within six months of hire.
DESIRED
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in two of the following four areas: brakes, electrical, engine repair, and steering and suspension
Age Specific Population Served:
Non-Age Specific
OSHA Category:
Category 2 - Some but not all employees in this job title may have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials usually determined by location or specific departments.
Environmental Conditions:
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to noise
Subject to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts or vehicles, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, etc.)
Subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, or gases
Subject to oils
Physical Requirements/Demands of The Position:
Sitting – Approximately 5.5 hours total in a day
Static Standing – Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day
Walking/Standing – Approximately 8 hours in a day
Driving – Approximately 5.5 hours total in a day
Stooping/Bending – Approximately 5.5 hours total in a day
Squatting – Approximately 3 hours total in a day
Reaching – Shoulder Level – Approximately 3 hours total in a day
Reaching – Below Shoulder – Approximately 3 hours total in a day
Reaching – Above Shoulder – Approximately 3 hours total in a day
Repetitive Actions – Pinch Forces – 0-25 lbs
Repetitive Actions – Grip Forces – 50-75 lbs
Repetitive Actions – Fine manipulation
Lifting Floor to Waist – 75-100 lbs
Lifting Waist to Overhead – 50-75 lbs
Lifting – Other – 75-100 lbs
Carrying less than 50 feet – 50-75 lbs
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:
Primary Recruiter:
Ted MedingerRecruiter Email Address:
ted.medinger@gundersenhealth.org
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