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Emergency Vehicle Field Mechanic

$27 - $47 per hour

MacQueen Equipment LLC

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Team That Keeps First Responders Rolling ~ Covering Northeastern Part of Illinois

What You'll Do

  • Diagnose, repair, and maintain cutting-edge fire apparatus and emergency vehicles

  • Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pump systems

  • Perform on-site repairs and field service calls with professionalism and urgency

  • Partner with service managers and technical teams to deliver top-tier customer service

  • Ensure first responders can trust their equipment—because lives depend on it

What You Bring

  • Solid mechanical or electrical repair experience (emergency vehicle background is a bonus!)

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a “get-it-done” attitude

  • Ability to work independently in the field and provide exceptional customer support

  • Desire to continually learn, grow, and master new technologies

  • A passion for contributing to a mission that matters

  • Class B CDL - preferred
  • Industry experience - preferred

Why You'll Love Working at MacQueen

  • Be part of a purpose-driven team supporting first responders

  • Work with industry-leading brands and state-of-the-art equipment

  • Competitive pay, full benefits, training, certifications, and advancement opportunities

  • A culture that celebrates teamwork, expertise, and pride in the work we do

ADA Requirements:

  • Typically sits, grasp items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer
  • Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about regularly
  • Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 40 lbs occasionally, >20 lbs frequently
  • Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards
  • Travel by air or car frequently

Compensation: This role offers a salary range of $27.00 - $47.00 per hour, with final compensation determined by experience, skills, and internal equity.

Make an Impact with Every Repair

If you’re ready to build a career with purpose and join a company that invests in your success, MacQueen wants to hear from you.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. MacQueen will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

MacQueen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color or creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission dealing with discrimination, or any other protected class status. All candidates to whom an offer is made will be required to pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Vacancy posted 17 days ago
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