Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Why VCI:

At VCI, we're dedicated to supporting the emergency responders who serve our communities every day. What sets us apart is our commitment to both our customers and our employees. We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) retirement plan, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid Holidays and the opportunity to work alongside a team of nearly 100 professionals.

Our team includes former and current fire chiefs, EMTs, paramedics, police officers, firefighters, rescue personnel, and skilled industry experts, all working together in state-of-the-art facilities to ensure emergency vehicles remain mission-ready. When you join VCI, you become part of an organization that values teamwork, professionalism, and taking care of its people.

Primary Function:

This position is responsible for an advanced level of diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining light duty trucks or emergency vehicles. 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform more advanced maintenance, diagnostics, and complex repairs on light-duty trucks and emergency vehicles.
• Install and service mechanical systems, suspension components and drivetrains.
• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair engine performance, brakes, cooling systems, ignition systems, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Maintain and repair new vehicle set up.
• Responsible for maintaining shop equipment and a clean and safe work area.
• Ensure all work complies with DOT, NFPA, and other regulatory guidelines as required.
• Maintain accurate service records and follow company and industry safety standards.
• Manage and report time on tasks.
• Wash, clean and prep new vehicles for service.
• Ability to train and mentor more junior mechanics.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Applicants must have their own tools and a valid state license.
• Advanced knowledge of automotive mechanical systems, diagnostics and repair.  
• Ensure all work complies with Triple KKK standards.
• Ability to use diagnostic test equipment, scanners, and multi-meters.

Experience:

High School Diploma or GED and at least 5 years of experience in an electrical automotive environment or equivalent experience.  Proficient in all advanced repair disciplines (welding, carpentry, fabrication, knowledge of air brakes systems. etc.) and have a willingness to learn new systems as they relate to emergency vehicles.  Driver’s license CDL B with air brake and bus endorsement a plus.