Vehicle Fire Suppression Service Technician

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. This position is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire suppression systems that are installed on mobile equipment.

Responsibilities include

installation, inspection, testing, and performing system repairs, corrections and deficiencies in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications along with accurate and timely completion of inspection reports.

Essential Duties

& Responsibilities: Install or upgrade suppression systems on mobile equipment Test and repair systems already in place Perform inspections to ensure suppression systems are installed properly Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner Protect and maintain company equipment.

Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation. Must currently have or be able to complete training to become an MSHA Red Hat in preparation to become a Black Hat in order to complete services in underground coal mines. Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.

Respond to emergency service calls Work primarily outdoors in all types of environmental and weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, snow, dust, grease, and dirt as may be expected in mine sites, construction sites, railroad yards, landfills, recycling facilities, etc. Work in very tight spaces and at heights. Maintain a clean and safe workspace Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification: Experience in commercial fire suppression systems or a relatable mechanical trade. Troubleshooting skills. This is entry level role requiring at least a year experience in a mechanically inclined role Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.

Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site. Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend hours. Daily work hours will vary with early morning and late evening hours that will fluctuate. Must be willing to work overtime hours.

Will occasionally require out-of-town assignments involving overnight stays in hotels. Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety. Requires the ability to display knowledge of manufacturer’s manual requirements and regulations related to the work. Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing documents for completeness and accuracy.

Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs. Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, regulations, and detailed information as found in manufacturer’s manuals. Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports. Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Requires the ability to use or repair small/medium equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery Requires the ability and skill to use (company provided) hand tools as needed for performing work on mobile equipment Other Duties: Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.

The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Pay Range

$23-$25 hourly, DOE. Will Train the right candidate Weekly Pay.

Benefits

Excellent pay Medical, dental, vision Company paid life insurance Company paid short-term disability 401K with employer match Paid vacation and company holidays Training and Career Development Company vehicle (if job applicable) Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees Our Commitment: Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches.

As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day. Our EEO Statement: Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.