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Empress Emergency Medical Services

Fleet Diesel Mechanic

Empress Emergency Medical Services, Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

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Join us at Empress Emergency Medical Services to apply for the

Fleet Diesel Mechanic

position in Poughkeepsie, NY. This role supports the safe and reliable operation of ambulances and fleet vehicles.

Job Details

Title: Fleet Diesel Mechanic

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY

Department: Fleet

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Fleet Supervisor

Pay Grade: Hourly Wage $30–37 per hour

Responsibilities

Inspect ambulances and other vehicles for fluid levels, service hours, mileage, proper operation and damage.

Remove units from service for preventative maintenance or repairs.

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment to maintain safety.

Safeguard tools, equipment, parts, and supplies.

Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Prepare work orders, failure reports, logbooks, and other records.

Qualifications & Education

High School diploma or GED.

Valid Driver’s License.

Diesel Mechanic Certification.

Completion of apprenticeship in automotive or truck repair.

Experience

Three to five years of experience in maintenance and repair of diesel engines on vehicles.

Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and electric systems used in a fleet of vehicles.

Experience working with diesel and gasoline-powered engines preferred.

Technical Skills

Operate, service, and repair appropriate vehicles and related equipment.

Use diagnostic equipment effectively to test, analyze, and determine specific problems.

Follow specific service or repair procedures from manuals.

Behavioral and Physical Skills

Diagnose and troubleshoot service problems.

Work independently with little supervision.

Work during odd hours and for extended periods.

Stand, bend, kneel, and crawl regularly to use hands and tools; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.

Lift parts, tools, and equipment up to 75 pounds.

Maintain physical condition to perform assigned job functions.

Work Environment

High‑stress environment with exposure to wet, humid, extreme cold, and extreme heat outdoors.

Occasional proximity to moving mechanical parts.

Noise level usually moderate.

Comments

The candidate will handle confidential information and must maintain composure and tact in stressful situations.

Must communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and via radio/telephone.

Must demonstrate compassion and dedication to employee needs, concerns, and confidentiality.

This job description is intended to provide a representative summary of major duties. Incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those presented here.

Apply now to join our dedicated team and help keep our fleet running safely and efficiently.

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