Mobile Medicine Fleet Mechanic

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Mobile Medicine Fleet Mechanic physically maintains ambulances and company vehicles, including performing oil changes, preventive maintenance, vehicle inspections, safety checks, and service of ambulance-related systems and components. The role coordinates with dealerships and service vendors to ensure timely, appropriate maintenance and monitors vehicle maintenance inspections, including conducting independent inspections at different locations. The mechanic tracks maintenance, mileage, and drivers for each assigned vehicle until it is transferred or retired, and maintains vehicle records such as warranty information and manuals. The role also helps enforce vehicle safety codes, supports field-staff training on mechanical tasks, advises on vendor products and services, and assists with vehicle disposal, salvage, or redeployment decisions. Additional projects and duties may be assigned by the Logistics Officer, Assistant Director, or Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior vehicle maintenance experience, including oil changes.
Minimum of ten years of related experience or equivalent.
Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance.
Customer service, communication, computer, and organizational skills within mechanical disciplines.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Acute attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Perform oil changes, preventive maintenance, inspections, safety checks, and service of ambulance-related systems and components.
Coordinate with dealerships to ensure vehicles receive timely and appropriate maintenance.
Work with internal or external customers to resolve escalated service-quality issues.
Enforce and follow federal, state, and company vehicle safety codes, including employee awareness, training, reporting, and correction.
Recommend vendor products and services.
Monitor vehicle maintenance inspections and conduct independent inspections at different locations periodically.
Coordinate recommendations for disposal of company vehicles.
Work with management to assess salvaged vehicles and redeployment of usable parts or equipment.
Maintain vehicles and recommend preventive maintenance schedules.
Track maintenance, mileage, and the driver at the time a repair was reported for each assigned vehicle until transfer or retirement.
Maintain vehicle information, including warranty information and vehicle manuals.
Monitor rates and maintain relationships with vehicle service vendors.
Participate in training field staff on appropriate mechanical tasks.
Assist with related special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Logistics Officer, Assistant Director, or Director.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development and well-being programs.