Senior Fleet Service Technician

Bloodworks Northwest is backed by more than 70 years of Northwest history and 250,000 donors. A national leader in transfusion medicine, Bloodworks has been chosen to serve more than 90 hospitals in Washington, Oregon and Alaska – partnering closely with local hospitals to deliver the highest level of patient care. Patients with traumatic injuries, undergoing surgeries or organ transplantation, or receiving treatment for cancer and blood disorders all depend on our services, expertise, laboratories and research. We are local, nonprofit, independent, volunteer-supported and community-based.

We have a great new opportunity for a Senior Fleet Service Technician in our Vehicle Fleet Operations team. In this position, you will ensure all Bloodworks’ fleet vehicles remain safe, operationally ready, and compliant with regulations while minimizing costs.

Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform preventive and periodic maintenance on vehicles and bloodmobile generators, including mechanical and physical inspections, road tests, fluid changes, lubrication, brake service, tune-ups, component repair and replacement, air conditioning service and replacement, tire replacement and rotation, and wheel balancing.
• Perform minor and major vehicle repairs, including engine component repair and replacement, electrical component repair and replacement, transmission and drivetrain service and repair, body and trim repair, suspension system repair, and interior component service and repair, including lighting, beds, cabinets, and drawers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical system issues.
• Prepare and process vehicles through emissions testing.
• Provide driver training and certification for fleet vehicle operators.
• Conduct driver ride checks.
• Coordinate roadside repairs, in-shop vendor repairs, and towing.
• Guide fleet replacement timelines and strategies.
• Maintain records of services and repairs performed on fleet vehicles.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to all safety procedures and other regulatory requirements.
• Be available to respond to after-hours calls involving operations-critical vehicle breakdowns.
• Order and, where needed, pick up repair parts in a cost-effective, time-efficient manner.
• Ensure full compliance with the standards outlined in the Bloodworks’ Vehicle Safety and Training Policy when operating or riding in company vehicles.
• Operate Bloodworks’ vehicles legally, safely, and courteously.
• Comply with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as written.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or G.E.D. plus advanced technical/vocational coursework.
• ASE certification
• Minimum 5 years' experience in vehicle repair and maintenance.
• An EPA license for Vehicle Air Conditioning (IMVAC) is preferred.
• Must have held a driver’s license for at least 3 years and meet the MVR standards required by Bloodworks’ Vehicle Safety and Training Policy.
• Preference is given to applicants with a Washington State Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B, with an Air Brake Endorsement, or who can obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Maintain a valid State Driver’s License in the state of residence, with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to complete the Defensive Driving Instructor Training Program and instruct other employees in defensive driving techniques.
• Required licenses, certification, or coursework depend on areas of expertise.

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to work and function independently with minimum supervision; may direct the work of others.
• Ability to learn computer-based maintenance programs.
• Required mental activities include continuous use of decision-making, teamwork, use of discretion, creativity, and problem analysis, interpersonal skills, customer service, mentoring, independent judgment and/or independent action, and the ability to read, speak, and understand English; presentations/teaching, training/supervising, and performing basic Math (used occasionally); negotiation (used rarely).
• Other mental activities include reading service manuals and schematics; working knowledge of gas and diesel engines; automotive electrical; air conditioning; drivetrain; suspension; braking systems; generators; carpentry; and purchasing.
• Required physical activities include frequent standing, walking, stooping, sitting, bending, kneeling, talking, reaching, and feeling. Less frequently required physical activities include climbing; repetitive hand/wrist and foot motions (used occasionally); and drawing (used rarely).
• The ability to push up to 1,000 pounds, lift 75 lbs, and pull and carry 500 pounds throughout a normal day.
• Other physical activities required include servicing overhead equipment, entering and exiting vehicles, servicing equipment while lying on the ground or a creeper, and washing vehicles.
• Ability to drive and operate the vehicles and equipment associated with the fleet.
• Ability to operate shop tools used to maintain, repair, and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues in fleet vehicles.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Ability to operate a keyboard at a minimum of 10 WPM.
• To obtain access to some client facilities, incumbent may be required to apply for and obtain clearance to access the client property. This clearance process may require incumbent to undergo additional levels of screening beyond Bloodworks’ standard pre-employment screening.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This role does not offer telecommuting.
• As this is an essential position with direct responsibility to donors and/or patients, the incumbent should be prepared to work extended and/or consecutive shifts and/or possibly at a different location during periods of inclement weather or other emergencies.

• Ability to work scheduled holidays and weekends.

• The position requires regular overtime and frequent lifting, travel (infrequent), after-hours troubleshooting calls, vehicle breakdown coordination (occasionally), and modifying the working schedule to align with vehicle availability (occasionally).
• Ability to work on fleet vehicles outdoors (frequently).
• Ability to work under and around vehicles and equipment outdoors in all types of weather.
• The position has indirect exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Bloodworks is a community-supported non-profit organization. As such, the incumbent may occasionally work with volunteers.

Benefits and Perks:

Employees regularly scheduled for 24+ hours per week are covered by medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with family coverage also available. Employees can also participate in retirement plans (401(a) & 403(b)), a consolidated paid leave program (4.8–6.8 weeks of time off accrued per year, based on length of service), a subsidized back-up childcare program, a subsidized transit program, and educational reimbursement. Candidates hired from outside of our service area may be eligible for a relocation assistance bonus*

* Conditions apply

Bloodworks Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.