Diesel Technician

EMSA- Emergency Medical Services Authority•Tulsa, OK

19d

About The Position

The Diesel Technician performs maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on company vehicles, ambulances, trailers, and other motor vehicles. The role supports operational needs by coordinating maintenance schedules with resource deployment plans, responding to vehicle locations when feasible to reduce downtime, and verifying safe operation through test drives. The technician maintains accurate service records and follows organizational, vehicle-use, emergency-vehicle, and safety policies. The position requires dependable attendance, professional conduct, effective communication, confidentiality, sound judgment, flexibility, and accountability. Other job-related duties may be assigned as organizational needs evolve.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
Vocational/technical school program or apprenticeship in auto repair or a related field.
At least 21 years of age.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen to the organization’s satisfaction.
Excellent mechanical repair skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read service and repair manuals.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work independently with little supervision to meet departmental goals.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work amid interruptions and changing priorities, prioritize responsibilities, and manage time effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, adapt and remain flexible, follow safety and compliance protocols, and be accountable.
Reliable, punctual, regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.
Ability to perform core duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, and move about the property for periods of time.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 150 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related experience diagnosing and repairing Ford and Chevy diesel engines.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and preventive maintenance, including oil changes and tune-ups, on company vehicles, ambulances, trailers, and other motor vehicles in accordance with manufacturers’ guidance.
Test and diagnose parts, systems, and vehicles to ensure proper functioning.
Conduct routine system assessments in accordance with departmental standards, standard operating procedures, and checklists.
Ensure maintenance and repair schedules and production plans support operational urgency and resource deployment plans.
Deploy to unit or vehicle locations when necessary and feasible to mitigate vehicle downtime.
Test drive vehicles to confirm safe and proper operation.
Maintain accurate vehicle repair and maintenance records.
Conduct oneself ethically and professionally and project a positive self, company, and system image.
Adhere to and enforce safety standards and organizational policies.
Adhere to and enforce vehicle-use and emergency-vehicle-operation standards and policies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned, which may vary with organizational needs and priorities.