Emergency Vehicles Technician II - PRN

At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our values: Respect, Belonging, Accountability, Transparency.

About the role

Under general supervision, performs technical and mechanical manual work involving repair and maintenance of vehicles, light/heavy equipment, emergency vehicles, maintenance equipment, and other automotive/mechanical machinery.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment (10%).
• Tests vehicles, machinery, equipment, and parts to ensure proper operations; conducts road tests of vehicles undergoing repair (10%).
• Performs technical and general mechanical repair work on ambulances, vehicles, trucks, or other automotive/mechanical equipment (10%).
• Inspects, tests, and diagnoses problems involving various systems/components of vehicles or equipment (10%).
• Examines vehicles/equipment to determine necessary repair or maintenance work; conducts diagnostic testing; consults with drivers or equipment operators to obtain input on problems, assist in diagnosing problems, or prevent future problems; determines parts/supplies necessary to conduct repairs (10%).
• Performs appropriate repair, removal, replacement, rebuilding, or maintenance work on vehicle/equipment systems and components (10%).
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining and testing vehicles and equipment (10%).
• Performs general welding and fabrication work; rebuilds equipment and repairs body/frame damage, broken/cracked parts or fabricates new parts; repairs and fabricates frames; cuts metal and welds metal components; fills holes and removes minor dents; replaces truck fenders; repairs bent/damaged trailer ramps (5%).
• Transports, loads and unloads various equipment, parts, and materials used in projects (10%).
• Monitors inventory of division equipment, parts, tires, tools, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials; picks up/delivers materials as needed (5%).
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep tools/equipment in operable condition, monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment (5%).
• Mentors junior mechanics and works more independently in the E0 & E1 related fields of ambulance specific inspection and testing duties (5%).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Emergency Vehicle Technician Certifications E0 & E1 required.
• 1 year experience as a Fleet Technician or equivalent mechanic experience required.
• Colorado Driver's License Class R required.

Skills

• Knowledge of motor vehicles engine, parts, and systems, including their design, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of procedures for operating motor vehicles including cars and trucks.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, installation, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of internal combustion engine ignition, carburetion, fuel and electrical systems sufficient to perform maintenance, repair and major overhaul of diesel, gasoline, electric, and alternate fuel systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems sufficient to perform diagnosis, maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of heating, cooling, air conditioning, and exhaust systems sufficient to perform diagnosis, maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in using tools, equipment, and mechanic shop equipment common to light and heavy equipment diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.
• Skill in tuning a variety of models and types of engines.
• Ability to provide personal hand and power tools to complete work.

Pay

$27.69 - $40.15 / hr

Schedule

Varies (PRN/Intermittent)

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits include:

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%.
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Community resource navigation support.
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching.

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.