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DEPARTMENT :

Emergency Medical Services

DATE POSTED : September 18, 2025

CLOSING DATE : Open Until Filled

HIRING RANGE : $50,219 - $85,312

POSITION NUMBER : 40011335

JOB TYPE :

Full-Time, 40 hrs / week, Non-Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The purpose of this position is to perform inspections, maintenance, diagnosis, repair, performance testing and operational checks on emergency response vehicles, automobiles, and related equipment.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Performs routine and more complex preventive maintenance, servicing and inspections of cars, trucks, ambulances and larger grounds equipment; identifies causes of malfunctions and repairs mechanical, electrical, air conditioning and other automotive systems.
• Determines if repairs should be repaired externally or in the repair shop; schedule and perform routine vehicle inspections; maintain related records.
• Monitor inventory levels, obtain, and maintain stock of frequently used maintenance and replacement items.
• Inspection of completed vehicle maintenance and repairs both in-house and outsourced.
• Measures the mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical characteristics of an item and compares the characteristics with prescribed standards.
• Solicits, schedules, and coordinates work of outside vendors and suppliers.
• Performs North Carolina Safety and Emissions inspections on all fleet vehicles.
• Performs minor body repair work.
• Documents all repair and maintenance work performed, including labor, supplies and equipment.
• Responds to request for road service as needed or ensures availability of emergency service.
• Cleans and maintains garage area as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE :

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT :

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and / or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.