Diesel Service Technician

ABOUT US

Ten-8 Fire and Safety, LLC is a major United States distributor of fire and emergency apparatus and equipment. Focused on serving customers in Florida and Georgia, our staff of sales, service, and support personnel number over 300 employees. For 40 years we have improved our business and expanded our customer base, continually investing in personnel and facilities. Operating out of seventeen service locations, we strive to make our service experience second to none!

SUMMARY

The Service Technician will diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul fire trucks, ambulances and emergency vehicles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service, repair, adjust and test all engines, motors, moving parts and equipment. Inspect equipment or materials to identify the cause of problems or defects. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment. Raise trucks and heavy parts, or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists. Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves. Troubleshoot operation problems and determine plan of action to remedy problems. Install equipment, etc. to meet specifications. Complete all necessary paperwork, as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Ability to work under limited supervision. CDL preferred but not required. EVT preferred but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Proficient verbal communication skills in English are required.

EDUCATION

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. EVT certifications required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

HEAVY WORK: Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and balancing. WORK POSITION: Sitting 10%, standing 70% and walking 20% WORK CONDITIONS: Spends approximately 75% of the time outdoors.

EEO STATEMENT

Ten-8 Fire & Safety provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Ten-8 Fire & Safety is committed to protecting the safety, health and wellbeing of all employees and other individuals in our workplace. As a condition of employment, employees are required to participate in pre-employment drug screening. Job Type: Full-time

BENEFITS

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc