Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

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Full Time Berlin, Berlin, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.00 To $38.00 Hourly

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 drive trains.
• 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.