Auto Mechanic

Richmond County Ambulance Service • Bronx, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

RCA Ambulance is looking for experienced automotive professionals to work in our maintenance/repair shop located at our Broonx office. This hands-on position is responsible for all preventative maintenance & mechanical repairs needed for RCA gas vehicles. Experienced candidates may also be responsible for additional tasks including overseeing parts distribution and inventory as well as purchasing equipment, materials and supplies. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and performing mechanical repairs and maintenance on company fleet vehicles (Ford gas vehicles) including wheelchair vans, ambulances and response vehicles. Performing preventative maintenance in a timely manner to reduce breakdowns and costs Updating any and all managers of concerns and potential problems with employees or equipment Informing operations of any equipment that needs to be restocked or replaced Maintaining a pleasant and professional cooperative attitude with co-workers, departments and clients Reporting to work at the appointed hour, as scheduled, and working the entire assigned schedule Being accountable for all work within the assigned job Enhancing the operations department's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments Adhering to all company policies and procedures

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Auto repair/maintenance experience, with gas vehicles
• Mechanical and technical aptitude
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have four years of driving experience
• Must be a self starter

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ford E250, E350 and Transit trucks is a plus
• Experience with emergency vehicles is a plus

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and performing mechanical repairs and maintenance on company fleet vehicles (Ford gas vehicles) including wheelchair vans, ambulances and response vehicles.
• Performing preventative maintenance in a timely manner to reduce breakdowns and costs
• Updating any and all managers of concerns and potential problems with employees or equipment
• Informing operations of any equipment that needs to be restocked or replaced
• Maintaining a pleasant and professional cooperative attitude with co-workers, departments and clients
• Reporting to work at the appointed hour, as scheduled, and working the entire assigned schedule
• Being accountable for all work within the assigned job
• Enhancing the operations department's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Adhering to all company policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED