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We offer Competitive Wages, 401k, Employee Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, and Paid Vacation/Holidays/Sick Time, Quarterly Bonuses, and Continuing Education Opportunities.
Send completed application and resume, or questions, to hr@hughesfire.com
Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. Phoenix facility is currently accepting resumes for the position of Entry Level Fire Apparatus Mechanic. Some general information about the position is listed below. Resumes will be accepted immediately.
Under the direction of the Shop Foreman, you will perform specialized and skilled work involving the repair and maintenance of a variety of fire and emergency apparatus.
Summary of Job Description:
Participates in the mechanical repair of fire apparatus equipment, including rebuilding or repair of pumps, valves and other fire related equipment; diagnose customer’s complaints and perform corrective actions. Ability to diagnose defects, perform mechanical repairs with minimum of supervision. The applicant will be trained to conduct pump tests, aerial inspections and annual inspections. Must be 18 years of age or older by the time of employment.
Essential Functions:
- Completes apparatus inspections and performs specialized, journey-level mechanical maintenance and repair work on all types of complex firefighting apparatus and related equipment which include but are not limited to ladder, engine, ARFF, air/light, rehabilitation, hazardous materials, brush trucks and command van type apparatus.
- Review apparatus maintenance work orders communicating with the Shop Foreman. Uses manual techniques or computerized systems to diagnose operational problems on all types of firefighting apparatus and heavy equipment; diagnosing problems with a variety of complex hydraulic and electrical systems on firefighting apparatus.
- Communicates with coworkers, supervisors and department personnel to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Communicates with Lead and or Shop Foreman regarding apparatus and equipment performance.
- Reviews repair work to be completed with the Lead, Supervisor or Service writer.
- Prepares accurate work detail description of maintenance and repairs preformed.
- Modifies, welds, fabricates parts such as equipment and tool mounts, brackets and shelving.
- Performance annual pump testing as per NFPA standards.
Basic/Preferred Qualifications:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- The applicant may possess any combination of relevant education and experience, which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
- Must pass the pre-employment – The ability to pass randomized quarterly alcohol and drug screenings as well
- Must successfully pass the pre-employment driver’s record check
- Must possess a valid Arizona State Driver’s License
- Must obtain CDL within the first 3 months of employment
Continuing Education:
The applicant will be required to acquire EVT and ASE certifications. This will be achieved by taking classes and passing the required tests.
The timelines for the appropriate certifications are as follows:
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 1 after three (3) years of employment
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 2 after four (4) years of employment
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 3 after six (6) years of employment
Distinguishing Features:
- An Equipment Mechanic can be subject to on-call assignments when off duty and may be expected to work flexible hours involving shift work or weekends.
- Direction is received from the Lead Mechanic, Shop Foreman and or Service Manager.
- This position will also be subject at times to overnight assignment.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk over 50% of work time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Company Match
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- Profit Sharing
- Tool Allowance
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Hourly Wage will be bases of Expereince and Certifications Held/Gained.
Starting pay ranges from $23-$35/hour.
Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. Meridian facility is currently accepting resumes for the position of Service Writer. Some general information about the position is listed below. Resumes will be accepted immediately.
Summary of Job Description:
As a Service Writer with Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. an employee will manage, plan, and sell service repair orders from start to finish. The employee must be able to conduct themselves professionally in stressful situations. The employee will be the primary customer point of contact for scheduling and answering questions. Must be 18 years of age or older by the time of employment.
Essential Functions:
- Schedules work – Both in-shop and on the road
- Maintains accuracy of shop calendar and appointments
- Coordinates and ensures parts on-site before bringing work in
- Opens, maintains, and closes work ordersEnsures accuracy of information on work orders
- Ensures all parts and markup are included on work orders
- Creates estimates for service and repair work
- Advises customers on what is/is not warranty
- Reviews aging work orders to ensure old work is completed and invoiced
- Coordinate 3rd party repairs for warranty and service work
- Coordinate repairs and service to our own fleet of vehicles
- Coordinates transportation of customers vehicles using our own drivers
- Assists with transportation as needed
Secondary Functions:
- Communicate verbally with co-workers and staff to keep a safe working environment
- Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
- Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Check and review check lists, work orders, and schedules
- Assist co-workers with lifting parts
- Recognize the differences in parts and tools
Basic and Preferred Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent education
- Previous experience with basic hand tools
- Experience within a manufacturing or service environment
- Technical or Associate’s degree in a relevant Technician or Technology program or equivalent education and/or mechanical training.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk over 50% of work time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Company Match
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- Profit Sharing
Starting pay ranges from $20-$28/hour.
Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. Meridian facility is currently accepting resumes for the position of Light Truck Mechanic. Some general information about the position is listed below. Resumes will be accepted immediately.
Under the direction of the Shop Foreman, you will perform specialized and skilled work involving the repair and maintenance of a variety of fire and emergency apparatus.
Summary of Job Description:
Participates in the mechanical repair of fire apparatus equipment, including rebuilding or repair of pumps, valves and other fire and ems related equipment; diagnose customer’s complaints and perform corrective actions. Ability to diagnose defects, perform mechanical repairs with minimum of supervision. The applicant will be trained to conduct pump tests, aerial inspections and annual inspections. Must be 18 years of age or older by the time of employment.
Essential Functions:
- Heavy in electrical diagnostics and repair.
- Completes apparatus inspections and performs specialized, journey-level mechanical maintenance and repair work on all types of complex firefighting apparatus and related equipment which include but are not limited to ladder, engine, ARFF, air/light, rehabilitation, hazardous materials, brush trucks and command van type apparatus.
- Review apparatus maintenance work orders communicating with the Shop Foreman. Uses manual techniques or computerized systems to diagnose operational problems on all types of firefighting apparatus and heavy equipment; diagnosing problems with a variety of complex hydraulic and electrical systems on firefighting apparatus.
- Communicates with coworkers, supervisors and department personnel to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Communicates with Lead and or Shop Foreman regarding apparatus and equipment performance.
- Reviews repair work to be completed with the Lead, Supervisor or Service writer.
- Prepares accurate work detail description of maintenance and repairs preformed.
- Modifies, welds, fabricates parts such as equipment and tool mounts, brackets and shelving.
- Performance annual pump testing as per NFPA standards.
Basic/Preferred Qualifications:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- The applicant may possess any combination of relevant education and experience, which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
- Must pass the pre-employment – The ability to pass randomized quarterly alcohol and drug screenings as well
- Must successfully pass the pre-employment driver’s record check
- Must possess a valid Idaho State Driver’s License
- Must obtain CDL within the first 3 months of employment
Continuing Education:
The applicant will be required to acquire EVT and ASE certifications. This will be achieved by taking classes and passing the required tests.
The timelines for the appropriate certifications are as follows:
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 1 after three (3) years of employment
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 2 after four (4) years of employment
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 3 after six (6) years of employment
Distinguishing Features:
- An Equipment Mechanic can be subject to on-call assignments when off duty and may be expected to work flexible hours involving shift work or weekends.
- Direction is received from the Lead Mechanic, Shop Foreman and or Service Manager.
- This position will also be subject at times to overnight assignment.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk over 50% of work time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Company Match
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- Profit Sharing
- Tool Allowance
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Hourly Wage will be bases of: Expereince and Certifications Held/Gained.
Starting pay ranges from $23-$35/hour.
Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. Meridian facility is currently accepting resumes for the position of Emergency Apparatus Service Technician. Some general information about the position is listed below. Resumes will be accepted immediately.
Under the direction of the Shop Foreman, you will perform specialized and skilled work involving the repair and maintenance of a variety of fire and emergency apparatus.
Summary of Job Description:
Participates in the mechanical repair of fire apparatus equipment, including rebuilding or repair of pumps, valves and other fire related equipment; diagnose customer’s complaints and perform corrective actions. Ability to diagnose defects, perform mechanical repairs with minimum of supervision. The applicant will be trained to conduct pump tests, aerial inspections and annual inspections. Must be 18 years of age or older by the time of employment.
Essential Functions:
- Completes apparatus inspections and performs specialized, journey-level mechanical maintenance and repair work on all types of complex firefighting apparatus and related equipment which include but are not limited to ladder, engine, ARFF, air/light, rehabilitation, hazardous materials, brush trucks and command van type apparatus.
- Review apparatus maintenance work orders communicating with the Shop Foreman. Uses manual techniques or computerized systems to diagnose operational problems on all types of firefighting apparatus and heavy equipment; diagnosing problems with a variety of complex hydraulic and electrical systems on firefighting apparatus.
- Communicates with coworkers, supervisors and department personnel to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Communicates with Lead and or Shop Foreman regarding apparatus and equipment performance.
- Reviews repair work to be completed with the Lead, Supervisor or Service writer.
- Prepares accurate work detail description of maintenance and repairs preformed.
- Modifies, welds, fabricates parts such as equipment and tool mounts, brackets and shelving.
- Performance annual pump testing as per NFPA standards.
Basic/Preferred Qualifications:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- The applicant may possess any combination of relevant education and experience, which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
- Must pass the pre-employment – The ability to pass randomized quarterly alcohol and drug screenings as well
- Must successfully pass the pre-employment driver’s record check
- Must possess a valid Idaho State Driver’s License
- Must obtain CDL within the first 3 months of employment
Continuing Education:
The applicant will be required to acquire EVT and ASE certifications. This will be achieved by taking classes and passing the required tests.
The timelines for the appropriate certifications are as follows:
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 1 after three (3) years of employment
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 2 after four (4) years of employment
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 3 after six (6) years of employment
Distinguishing Features:
- An Equipment Mechanic can be subject to on-call assignments when off duty and may be expected to work flexible hours involving shift work or weekends.
- Direction is received from the Lead Mechanic, Shop Foreman and or Service Manager.
- This position will also be subject at times to overnight assignment.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk over 50% of work time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Company Match
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- Profit Sharing
- Tool Allowance
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Hourly Wage will be bases of: Expereince and Certifications Held/Gained.
Starting pay ranges from $23-$35/hour.
Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. is currently accepting resumes for the position of Regional Sales Representative. Some general information about the position is listed below. Resumes will be accepted immediately.
Under the direction of the Sales Manager, you will manage customer accounts and apparatus projects for fire and emergency departments.
Summary of Job Description:
As a Regional Sales Representative with Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. an employee will manage, plan, and sell custom emergency vehicles and emergency equipment. The perfect candidate will maintain customer base via database tracker and maintain a good working relationship with each potential customer in their territory. The employee must be able to conduct themselves professionally in stressful situations.
Essential Functions:
- Contact potential and existing customers to showcase equipment and provide knowledge of products and services
- Maintain customer base via database and track potential and existing sales
- Identify potential customers and form professional relationships with new and existing customers
- Work with customer to generate product specifications and maintain file throughout manufacturing process
- Work independently and in a team environment focusing on customer satisfaction and success
Skills and Expectations:
- Organizational skills and able to track customer contact-CRM experience preferred
- Ability to handle dynamic situations and flexibility
- Professional sales training/experience
- Ability to use multiple electronic devices: Computer, Phone, iPad, etc.
- Ability to use multiple software products: MS-Office, Proprietary (will train), Adobe, etc.
- Excellent customer relations
- Dedicated follow-up and follow through with customers
- Ability to sell quality over price
- Must be Honest/Ethical
- Positive and even-tempered
- Presentable and professional
- Solid active listening skills
- Desire to always be learning
- Quick learner and trainable
- Self-Starter
- Ability to work unsupervised
Basic Qualifications:
- College Degree preferred or industry equivalent experience
- Required: Dependable vehicle, cell phone, and home office or ability to create one
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Fire Apparatus ++, Fire Equipment, Emergency Response, and Fire Trucks/Vehicles
- Commercial Driver’s License
- Fire Fighter or EMT background
- Product/Industry knowledge of Fire Equipment
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk over 50% of work time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K with Company Match
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Car/Gas Stipend
- Internet Stipend
- Profit Sharing
This is a salary plus commision only position.
Starting salary range: $55,000 – $65,000
The ideal candidate would live in Northwest Oregon (Albany, Portland, Springfield, Etc.)
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Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. is currently accepting resumes for the position of Regional Sales Representative. Some general information about the position is listed below. Resumes will be accepted immediately.
Under the direction of the Sales Manager, you will manage customer accounts and apparatus projects for fire and emergency departments.
Summary of Job Description:
As a Regional Sales Representative with Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. an employee will manage, plan, and sell custom emergency vehicles and emergency equipment. The perfect candidate will maintain customer base via database tracker and maintain a good working relationship with each potential customer in their territory. The employee must be able to conduct themselves professionally in stressful situations.
Essential Functions:
- Contact potential and existing customers to showcase equipment and provide knowledge of products and services
- Maintain customer base via database and track potential and existing sales
- Identify potential customers and form professional relationships with new and existing customers
- Work with customer to generate product specifications and maintain file throughout manufacturing process
- Work independently and in a team environment focusing on customer satisfaction and success
Skills and Expectations:
- Organizational skills and able to track customer contact-CRM experience preferred
- Ability to handle dynamic situations and flexibility
- Professional sales training/experience
- Ability to use multiple electronic devices: Computer, Phone, iPad, etc.
- Ability to use multiple software products: MS-Office, Proprietary (will train), Adobe, etc.
- Excellent customer relations
- Dedicated follow-up and follow through with customers
- Ability to sell quality over price
- Must be Honest/Ethical
- Positive and even-tempered
- Presentable and professional
- Solid active listening skills
- Desire to always be learning
- Quick learner and trainable
- Self-Starter
- Ability to work unsupervised
Basic Qualifications:
- College Degree preferred or industry equivalent experience
- Required: Dependable vehicle, cell phone, and home office or ability to create one
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Fire Apparatus ++, Fire Equipment, Emergency Response, and Fire Trucks/Vehicles
- Commercial Driver’s License
- Fire Fighter or EMT background
- Product/Industry knowledge of Fire Equipment
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk over 50% of work time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K with Company Match
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Car/Gas Stipend
- Internet Stipend
- Profit Sharing
This is a commision only position.
The ideal candidate would live in Northwest Oregon (Albany, Portland, Springfield, Etc.)
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Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. Albany facility is currently accepting resumes for the position of Entry Level Fire Apparatus Mechanic. Some general information about the position is listed below. Resumes will be accepted immediately.
Under the direction of the Shop Foreman, you will perform specialized and skilled work involving the repair and maintenance of a variety of fire and emergency apparatus.
Summary of Job Description:
Participates in the mechanical repair of fire apparatus equipment, including rebuilding or repair of pumps, valves and other fire related equipment; diagnose customer’s complaints and perform corrective actions. Ability to diagnose defects, perform mechanical repairs with minimum of supervision. The applicant will be trained to conduct pump tests, aerial inspections and annual inspections. Must be 18 years of age or older by the time of employment.
Essential Functions:
- Completes apparatus inspections and performs specialized, journey-level mechanical maintenance and repair work on all types of complex firefighting apparatus and related equipment which include but are not limited to ladder, engine, ARFF, air/light, rehabilitation, hazardous materials, brush trucks and command van type apparatus.
- Review apparatus maintenance work orders communicating with the Shop Foreman. Uses manual techniques or computerized systems to diagnose operational problems on all types of firefighting apparatus and heavy equipment; diagnosing problems with a variety of complex hydraulic and electrical systems on firefighting apparatus.
- Communicates with coworkers, supervisors and department personnel to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Communicates with Lead and or Shop Foreman regarding apparatus and equipment performance.
- Reviews repair work to be completed with the Lead, Supervisor or Service writer.
- Prepares accurate work detail description of maintenance and repairs preformed.
- Modifies, welds, fabricates parts such as equipment and tool mounts, brackets and shelving.
- Performance annual pump testing as per NFPA standards.
Basic/Preferred Qualifications:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- The applicant may possess any combination of relevant education and experience, which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
- Must pass the pre-employment – The ability to pass randomized quarterly alcohol and drug screenings as well
- Must successfully pass the pre-employment driver’s record check
- Must possess a valid Oregon State Driver’s License
- Must obtain CDL within the first 3 months of employment
Continuing Education:
The applicant will be required to acquire EVT and ASE certifications. This will be achieved by taking classes and passing the required tests.
The timelines for the appropriate certifications are as follows:
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 1 after three (3) years of employment
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 2 after four (4) years of employment
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 3 after six (6) years of employment
Distinguishing Features:
- An Equipment Mechanic can be subject to on-call assignments when off duty and may be expected to work flexible hours involving shift work or weekends.
- Direction is received from the Lead Mechanic, Shop Foreman and or Service Manager.
- This position will also be subject at times to overnight assignment.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk over 50% of work time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Company Match
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- Profit Sharing
- Tool Allowance
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Hourly Wage will be bases of: Expereince and Certifications Held/Gained.
Starting pay ranges from $23-$35/hour.
Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. is currently accepting resumes for the position of Regional Sales Representative. Some general information about the position is listed below. Resumes will be accepted immediately.
Under the direction of the Sales Manager, you will manage customer accounts and apparatus projects for fire and emergency departments.
Summary of Job Description:
As a Regional Sales Representative with Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. an employee will manage, plan, and sell custom emergency vehicles and emergency equipment. The perfect candidate will maintain customer base via database tracker and maintain a good working relationship with each potential customer in their territory. The employee must be able to conduct themselves professionally in stressful situations.
Essential Functions:
- Contact potential and existing customers to showcase equipment and provide knowledge of products and services
- Maintain customer base via database and track potential and existing sales
- Identify potential customers and form professional relationships with new and existing customers
- Work with customer to generate product specifications and maintain file throughout manufacturing process
- Work independently and in a team environment focusing on customer satisfaction and success
Skills and Expectations:
- Organizational skills and able to track customer contact-CRM experience preferred
- Ability to handle dynamic situations and flexibility
- Professional sales training/experience
- Ability to use multiple electronic devices: Computer, Phone, iPad, etc.
- Ability to use multiple software products: MS-Office, Proprietary (will train), Adobe, etc.
- Excellent customer relations
- Dedicated follow-up and follow through with customers
- Ability to sell quality over price
- Must be Honest/Ethical
- Positive and even-tempered
- Presentable and professional
- Solid active listening skills
- Desire to always be learning
- Quick learner and trainable
- Self-Starter
- Ability to work unsupervised
Basic Qualifications:
- College Degree preferred or industry equivalent experience
- Required: Dependable vehicle, cell phone, and home office or ability to create one
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Fire Apparatus ++, Fire Equipment, Emergency Response, and Fire Trucks/Vehicles
- Commercial Driver’s License
- Fire Fighter or EMT background
- Product/Industry knowledge of Fire Equipment
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk over 50% of work time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K with Company Match
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Car/Gas Stipend
- Internet Stipend
- Profit Sharing
This is a commision only position.
The ideal candidate would live in the Tri-Cities Area.
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Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. Tacoma facility is currently accepting resumes for the position of Entry Level Fire Apparatus Mechanic. Some general information about the position is listed below. Resumes will be accepted immediately.
Under the direction of the Shop Foreman, you will perform specialized and skilled work involving the repair and maintenance of a variety of fire and emergency apparatus.
Summary of Job Description:
Participates in the mechanical repair of fire apparatus equipment, including rebuilding or repair of pumps, valves and other fire related equipment; diagnose customer’s complaints and perform corrective actions. Ability to diagnose defects, perform mechanical repairs with minimum of supervision. The applicant will be trained to conduct pump tests, aerial inspections and annual inspections. Must be 18 years of age or older by the time of employment.
Essential Functions:
- Completes apparatus inspections and performs specialized, journey-level mechanical maintenance and repair work on all types of complex firefighting apparatus and related equipment which include but are not limited to ladder, engine, ARFF, air/light, rehabilitation, hazardous materials, brush trucks and command van type apparatus.
- Review apparatus maintenance work orders communicating with the Shop Foreman. Uses manual techniques or computerized systems to diagnose operational problems on all types of firefighting apparatus and heavy equipment; diagnosing problems with a variety of complex hydraulic and electrical systems on firefighting apparatus.
- Communicates with coworkers, supervisors and department personnel to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Communicates with Lead and or Shop Foreman regarding apparatus and equipment performance.
- Reviews repair work to be completed with the Lead, Supervisor or Service writer.
- Prepares accurate work detail description of maintenance and repairs preformed.
- Modifies, welds, fabricates parts such as equipment and tool mounts, brackets and shelving.
- Performance annual pump testing as per NFPA standards.
Basic/Preferred Qualifications:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- The applicant may possess any combination of relevant education and experience, which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
- Must pass the pre-employment – The ability to pass randomized quarterly alcohol and drug screenings as well
- Must successfully pass the pre-employment driver’s record check
- Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License
- Must obtain CDL within the first 3 months of employment
Continuing Education:
The applicant will be required to acquire EVT and ASE certifications. This will be achieved by taking classes and passing the required tests.
The timelines for the appropriate certifications are as follows:
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 1 after three (3) years of employment
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 2 after four (4) years of employment
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 3 after six (6) years of employment
Distinguishing Features:
- An Equipment Mechanic can be subject to on-call assignments when off duty and may be expected to work flexible hours involving shift work or weekends.
- Direction is received from the Lead Mechanic, Shop Foreman and or Service Manager.
- This position will also be subject at times to overnight assignment.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk over 50% of work time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Company Match
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- Profit Sharing
- Tool Allowance
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Hourly Wage will be bases of: Expereince and Certifications Held/Gained.
Starting pay ranges from $23-$35/hour.
-
Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. Tacoma facility is currently accepting resumes for the position of Entry Level Fire Apparatus Mechanic. Some general information about the position is listed below. Resumes will be accepted immediately.
Under the direction of the Shop Foreman, you will perform specialized and skilled work involving the repair and maintenance of a variety of fire and emergency apparatus.
Summary of Job Description:
Participates in the mechanical repair of fire apparatus equipment, including rebuilding or repair of pumps, valves and other fire related equipment; diagnose customer’s complaints and perform corrective actions. Ability to diagnose defects, perform mechanical repairs with minimum of supervision. The applicant will be trained to conduct pump tests, aerial inspections and annual inspections. Must be 18 years of age or older by the time of employment.
Essential Functions:
- Completes apparatus inspections and performs specialized, journey-level mechanical maintenance and repair work on all types of complex firefighting apparatus and related equipment which include but are not limited to ladder, engine, ARFF, air/light, rehabilitation, hazardous materials, brush trucks and command van type apparatus.
- Review apparatus maintenance work orders communicating with the Shop Foreman. Uses manual techniques or computerized systems to diagnose operational problems on all types of firefighting apparatus and heavy equipment; diagnosing problems with a variety of complex hydraulic and electrical systems on firefighting apparatus.
- Communicates with coworkers, supervisors and department personnel to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Communicates with Lead and or Shop Foreman regarding apparatus and equipment performance.
- Reviews repair work to be completed with the Lead, Supervisor or Service writer.
- Prepares accurate work detail description of maintenance and repairs preformed.
- Modifies, welds, fabricates parts such as equipment and tool mounts, brackets and shelving.
- Performance annual pump testing as per NFPA standards.
Basic/Preferred Qualifications:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- The applicant may possess any combination of relevant education and experience, which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
- Must pass the pre-employment – The ability to pass randomized quarterly alcohol and drug screenings as well
- Must successfully pass the pre-employment driver’s record check
- Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License
- Must obtain CDL within the first 3 months of employment
Continuing Education:
The applicant will be required to acquire EVT and ASE certifications. This will be achieved by taking classes and passing the required tests.
The timelines for the appropriate certifications are as follows:
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 1 after three (3) years of employment
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 2 after four (4) years of employment
- Fire Apparatus Technician Level 3 after six (6) years of employment
Distinguishing Features:
- An Equipment Mechanic can be subject to on-call assignments when off duty and may be expected to work flexible hours involving shift work or weekends.
- Direction is received from the Lead Mechanic, Shop Foreman and or Service Manager.
- This position will also be subject at times to overnight assignment.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk over 50% of work time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Company Match
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- Profit Sharing
- Tool Allowance
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Hourly Wage will be bases of: Expereince and Certifications Held/Gained.
Starting pay ranges from $23-$35/hour.
