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Mechanic at Bell Ambulance

Bell Ambulance Milwaukee, WI

Job Description

Mechanic Job Description

We are a progressive, client-oriented company devoted to providing high quality emergency and non-emergency medical services. Operating since 1977 we have grown to be the largest provider of ambulance service in the State of Wisconsin, responding to more than 130,000 ambulance calls annually. As we continue to grow, we are in need to expand our Fleet Maintenance and Repair staff. We are looking for a skilled ASE Certified Technician to work on our fleet of vehicles. All of our vehicles are 2018 or newer Chevy and Ford gasoline models. Duties will include keeping everything on the vehicle in good repair. All repairs are done in house. Some examples include regular preventative maintenance, electrical and drivability diagnostics / repair, engine repairs and more. ASE Certified Mechanic Requirements:

Applicants must have at least 4 years of direct experience Automotive Repair. Ford or GM Factory training is a plus.

You must have strong electrical and drivability knowledge and a willingness to continue to further your education

Your own set of tools that are appropriate for the position are required

We would strongly prefer a candidate with multiple ASE certifications A1-A9, having L1 is a big plus

A good familiarity with GM and Ford diagnostic/scan tools is required

You must also have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record to be considered for this role

You must also be able to demonstrate your ability to meet the physical requirements for this position.


Benefits:


Competitive Pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match program

To protect your tools, Bell provides tool insurance for your tools kept on location

Stable employment with opportunities to work overtime.


This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9

information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S



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Typical mid-level pay: $47k for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$47k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$35k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $70k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-1%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Some college, no degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024