Lead Mechanic - Military Veterans
at Superior Ambulance
Overview
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc.
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc. is the largest independent, locally owned and operated Emergency Medical Service provider in Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. We provide wheelchair transportation, Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Critical Care Ground Transportation, as well as Critical Care Rotary Air Transportation. Much of our proven success is attributable to the exceptional, compassionate customer service provided by our employees.
The Lead Mechanic is responsible for the general maintenance and repair of all Superior Ambulance vehicles. The lead mechanic will be working in a fast-paced, high volume private fleet. This mixed fleet includes various makes and models of vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Performing inspections, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
- Conducting routine maintenance work to improve vehicle functionality and longevity.
- Completing necessary documentation associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and repair times.
- Performing other related maintenance work.
- Communicating needed repairs or tasks to manager.
- Maintain a safe work station.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be willing to work on gas and diesel engines as needed.
- Must know and understand basic electrical components including switches, relays, and circuits.
- Must provide own tools.
- Must be proficient in vehicle diagnosis and repair.
- Emergency lighting and siren experience is welcome.
- Certificates of accomplishments are deemed valuable.
- Motivated, self-starter and be able to work independently.
- Work cooperatively with other employees.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the English language.
- Must be able to routinely lift and carry items up to 75 lbs and reach overhead.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly in verbal contact with others. Will be working indoors and outdoors and exposed to environmental elements, automotive fluids and cleaning chemicals.
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc. is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. M/F/V/D
Milwaukee, WI
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc. and its affiliates (Illinois Medi-Car, Inc.; Metro Paramedic Services, Inc.; Norcomm Public Safety Communications, Inc.; Air Med 1; and Paramedic Billing Services, Inc.) are headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois with multiple locations in Illinois and Indiana. Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service of Michigan, Inc. is headquartered and has several locations in the Detroit metropolitan area. Since 1959, Superior has grown to be the largest independent, locally-owned and operated emergency medical services provider in the greater Chicagoland area. The Superior companies employ more than 1600 individuals, including more than 1000 licensed EMS personnel, and operate a fleet of more than 200 ambulances. A second-generation, family-owned and operated business, Superior integrates family values into its daily operations and corporate vision. Superior has created a foundation of success that has led to partnerships with more than 100 renowned healthcare institutions in the Chicagoland area (25 throughout DuPage County), as well as in Northwest Indiana and Southeast Michigan.