Automotive Technician

The Job

This one's for an entry level mechanic position with AMR in Queens, NY. You're starting at $23.00 an hour, and that bumps up based on your experience. The company itself is huge ; over 38,000 employees worldwide ; but what they do is pretty straightforward: emergency medical transportation, patient relocation, fire services, disaster response. You'd be working on the fleet vehicles that make all that happen.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

• Light mechanical and electrical repairs on AMR vehicles. Nothing too crazy at this level.
• You'll respond to vehicle breakdowns out in the field when they call you.
• Logistical support for the department. That means helping out the front line mechanics as needed.
• Driving company vehicles the right way, following all policies and safety practices.
• Paperwork matters. You'll fill out repair orders completely, neatly, and on time using their system.
• Documenting every completed task in their maintenance database.
• Mandatory fleet training ; you've got to attend it all.
• Following all company policies and procedures. No exceptions.
• Information security is everyone's job. Know the policies, go to the training when offered, and report any problems you see.
• Crank out repairs correctly and quickly when people are waiting on a vehicle.
• Adapt when the department's priorities shift throughout the day or week.
• Diagnose vehicles fast during road call situations and get them moving again.
• Keep your work area clean and safe. No excuses.
• Tight recordkeeping for parts and materials ; account for everything accurately.
• Professional relationships with coworkers and outside contacts matter here. Customer service skills count just as much as wrenching skills.

What You Need to Bring

• A current valid driver's license (non negotiable).
• A high school diploma or equivalent education (GED works fine).
• 1 year of verifiable experience as a Line Mechanic or Mechanic Helper/Associate. Real experience only ; they'll check it.
• 2 ASE certifications. Preferably Brake and Steering/Suspension, but any Truck or Automotive series certs will do if those aren't what you've got yet.