Auto Mechanic - Full Time - Day

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of an Auto Mechanic at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Repair fleet vehicles and equipment in emergency situations, as well as, per work-orders.
• Perform general preventative maintenance work on the fleet vehicles and equipment, as determined by maintenance schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Maintain appropriate level of replacement parts for fleet.
• Evaluate if repairs should be outsourced and report recommendations to the Supervisor EMS Fleet.
• Respond to fleet road calls as required.
• Operate motor vehicles in a lawful and safe manner, always exercising due regard, while maintaining a motor vehicle driving record in accordance with HMH policy.
• Maintain professional affiliations and enhance professional growth and development to keep abreast of the latest trends in the automotive field.
• Maintain communications equipment (repeaters and vehicle radios).
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs., push and pull a minimum of 50 lbs., and stand a minimum of 8 hours a day.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of Auto Mechanic Vocational School or equivalent experience/school combination.
• Minimum of three (3) to four (4) years experience in an auto repair shop.
• Must be able to repair the following at a minimum:
  • Change oil, lube, lights, etc.
  • Flush and filter change on auto transmissions.
  • Mount and balance tires.
  • Complete major brake jobs.
  • Complete gas engine tune-ups.
  • Read wiring diagrams.
  • Check charging systems and batteries.
  • Brake system hydraulic & air.
  • Communications installation/minor repair.
  • Change fan belts and hoses.
  • Wheel alignment.
  • Rear differential replacement.
  • Air conditioning repairs.
  • Electrical system repairs.
  • Diagnostics transmissions.
  • Front end replacement.
  • Engine replacement.
  • Transmission replacement.
  • Engine rebuild.
  • Transmission rebuild.
• Minimum of four (4) years driving experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License from a USA state.

Pay

Minimum rate of $29.38 hourly.

Benefits

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.
• Performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions (for eligible positions).
• Shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts (for eligible positions).