Vehicle Mechanic

GULF COAST BLOOD 

New Posting!

 Location:  9990 Fannin Street  Houston, TX 77045

Position Title: Vehicle Mechanic

Function Titles: Gasoline Mechanic, Gas Mechanic, Auto Mechanic, Automobile Mechanic, Truck Mechanic, Fleet Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Passenger Vehicle Mechanic, Shop Mechanic, Dealership Mechanic, Garage Mechanic, Bus Mechanic

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.

We need someone who has:

• High school Diploma or GED; Completion of an automotive technology program or automotive maintenance program is preferred.
• Minimum two years previous job-related experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License plus an acceptable driving record. CDL must be obtained within 60 days of employment.
• Requires operation of equipment associated with vehicle repair.
• Must meet standards of The Blood Center’s Vehicle Safety Program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb and/or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employees are required to be familiar with and abide by the team lift requirements as specified in the Safety Program. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.