Heavy Equipment Fire Suppression Technician

Wylie, TX, Birmingham, AL, Bartow, FL

1307 Century Way

75098-4072

Location:

Wylie

Requirements:

Training and Job Description

Our paid training program is set up to provide you with all the knowledge and skills that are necessary for you to be 100% successful. Training includes MSHA certification and several weeks working one on one with our highly skilled trainers.

This position is responsible for, but not limited to:

Perform inspections on fire suppression systems per manufactures recommendations located on heavy equipment, draglines, forklifts, etc.
Requires tear down of the system components.
Replacing components both worn and required.
Install fire suppression systems per manufactures recommendations located on heavy equipment, draglines, forklifts, etc.
Requires mounting system components.
Cutting, attaching fittings and installing hoses
Repair and recharge fire suppression systems per manufactures recommendations located on heavy equipment, draglines, forklifts, etc.
Requires removing components for repair and reinstalling.
Inspect the system for components failure.
Replace any components necessary.
Blowing out hoses

Requirements (in addition to above):

Be able to use standard hand/battery operated tools
Basic computer and software skills
Basic knowledge of mobile devices and applications
Ability to work independently or with little to no supervision
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and written to superiors, subordinates, and customers
Provide excellent customer service to State Fire employees and customers
Ability to be able to work flexible hours
Ability to be on-call (per company schedule)
Must have and maintain a valid driver license, with acceptable driving record
Must have and maintain an acceptable National Criminal Background Check

Physical Requirements:

This position will require the following: Sitting, standing, kneeling, crouching, and stooping for prolonged periods
The ability to operate a motor vehicle, to visit job sites, customers, and suppliers
The ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and stairs
The ability to move about in areas with limited space and difficult access
Must be able to safely lift, transport and place objects up to 70 pounds without assistance
Ability to work indoors and outdoors

Description:

State Fire is looking for a new team member to help build and service the Southeast US operations. We have openings for service technicians in several locations: North Texas, Central Texas, Alabama, and Florida. No experience necessary but you must be a self-starter and be able to work without micromanagement. Our technicians work on the fire suppression systems found on heavy equipment in the mining industry. We service both above ground and underground mines. This is a great career for someone that loves to work outdoors and can manage their time.

State Fire is an established company providing comprehensive installation and service expertise in fire alarm, alarm monitoring, kitchen fire suppression systems, special hazards clean agent systems, security, card access, nurse call systems, fire sprinklers, and fire extinguishers.

State Fire has grown from a 3-person operation to a regional fire service company servicing customers in Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Texas, Colorado, and Wyoming. State Fire employs more than 150 trained and licensed managers and technicians.

We provide a company truck and all the tools you need to perform your job. We almost never work on the weekends or after hours. We cover all travel expenses, including hotels and meals. This is a great job for someone that is mature enough to work on their own without direct supervision. You are required to travel on the weekdays. You will be home on the weekends. We have great benefits such as direct deposit, medical, vision, & dental insurance. (State Fire covers the majority of the employee medical premiums and offers dependent coverage at competitive rates). Other benefits include accident and disability (offered), 50K life insurance (100% company paid), 401k, PTO and paid holidays. Rate of pay negotiable based on experience.

Please send your resume if you are interested. If you do not have a resume, please send an email with your work history to rpayne@statefire.com.

If you’d like to learn more about our company and what we do, please visit us at www.statefire.com. You are also welcome to call/text me directly @ 214-364-1632. My name is Yvonne Damon, and I would love to talk to you about opportunities at State Fire.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We participate in E-Verify.

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