Vehicle Mechanic- Diesel
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Position Title:
Vehicle Mechanic- Diesel
Join our team of heroes!
Are you looking for more than a job? We are hiring results-oriented Vehicle Mechanics to join our team.
The Vehicle Mechanic performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to Gulf Coast Blood vehicles. This role is influential to the organization’s ability to host blood drives and ensure hospitals receive necessary blood products to save lives.
This role is great for those who enjoy using their talents to add value to critical operations.
JUST FOR YOU:
- Monday to Friday, 12 PM to 8 PM Schedule with Rotating on-call availability.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Texas Medical Center location with free parking.
- Engaging and exciting opportunity to SAVE LIVES.
Tips to thrive in our culture:
- Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect
- Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day.
- Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences.
- Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and be willing to report actual and potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
In this role, you’ll:
- Perform preventive maintenance such as changing fluids and filters, brake rebuilding, tune-ups transmission service, tire rotation; perform repairs on vehicles such as electrical, brakes, cooling system, transmission, air conditioning, minor vehicle equipment repairs, etc.
- Identify reported vehicle problems.
- Inspect vehicles on a routine basis.
- Account for tools and supplies, making purchases as instructed.
- Log vehicle mileage and check fuel levels.
- Maintain Vehicle Maintenance area and assist with special projects and reports upon request.
Who We Are:
Since 1975, Gulf Coast Blood has been one of the nation’s largest community blood centers, serving 170 hospitals across 26 counties. Headquartered in Houston, we support the world’s largest medical complex—the Texas Medical Center—while operating 18 donor centers and hosting more than 7,000 mobile blood drives each year. As an FDA-accredited nonprofit, we provide high-quality human cellular material for both scientific and therapeutic use.
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Think you have what it takes to save lives with us? We want to hear from you.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
Gulf Coast Blood is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for positions are considered without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic testing results, or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable law, statute, regulation or Executive Order.
- Department
- Building & Fleet
- Role
- Vehicle Mechanic
- Locations
- Mobile Operations Complex (MOC)
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Craft Workers
- Job Code
- 460385
- Work Week
- Monday- Friday
- Shift
- 12 pm-8 pm (Rotate on-call)
- Employment Status
- Fulltime
- OT Status
- Non-Exempt
- Driving Status
- Routine Driver
About Gulf Coast Blood
We are one of the nation’s largest community blood centers, proudly serving over 170 hospitals across 26 Texas counties. Headquartered in Houston, we support the world’s largest medical complex, the Texas Medical Center, while operating donor centers and thousands of mobile drives each year. Our mission is powered by professionals who embody integrity, commitment, and respect.
As a nonprofit, the patients and donors we serve are at the heart of everything we do. We continuously ensure our donors have an incredible experience while saving lives in our community. From personal TVs to blankets and snacks, we aim to keep our donors comfortable and happy. Every donor is a hero and so are those who utilize their talents to make an impact.
Mission: To partner with the community to save and sustain lives by providing a safe supply of blood, biotherapies and related services.
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