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Job Description
1st American Fire Services - Clearwater, Florida Overview 1st American Fire Services is a Florida-owned company specializing in NFPA testing and inspection of fire department equipment, including fire hose, hard suction, pumps, aerial devices, ladders, and nozzles. We are seeking dependable and hardworking individuals to join our team as Fire Equipment Testing Technicians. This position involves working outdoors, traveling throughout Florida, and assisting with the testing and handling of fire apparatus equipment at fire departments, military installations, airports, industrial facilities, and other customer locations. No prior experience is required. Paid training is provided. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in hands-on work, travel, and gaining experience working around fire service equipment and apparatus.
Hiring Immediately Pay:
$17.00 - $21.00 per hour, depending on experience. Responsibilities Assist with unrolling, rolling, and loading fire hose Assist with pulling hose off trucks Assist with testing fire hose, ladders, hard suction, pumps, aerial devices, and other fire apparatus equipment Load, unload, transport, and stack equipment and materials Assist with spotting trucks and trailers Set up and tear down testing equipment and job site trailers Maintain tools, equipment, trailers, and work areas in a clean and organized condition Work effectively with team members to complete daily objectives safely and efficiently Follow company safety procedures and all company policies Report unsafe conditions immediately Follow instructions and seek clarification when expectations are unclear Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers and fire department personnel Perform other duties as assigned Travel Requirements Extensive travel throughout the State of Florida Frequent overnight travel required for several days at a time Occasional weekend and holiday work may be required Lodging accommodations and meals are provided during overnight travel assignments Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred Previous labor, construction, industrial, warehouse, landscaping, mechanical, or related experience is helpful but not required Valid driver's license required Access to a personal vehicle is required Employees are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from designated meeting locations, company headquarters, and assigned job sites Ability to pass a criminal background check Ability to pass a drug screening Applicants must be eligible to access customer facilities, fire departments, military installations, airports, industrial sites, and other restricted locations serviced by the company Certain criminal convictions or pending criminal matters may disqualify applicants from employment if they would prevent access to customer facilities, restricted job sites, or otherwise interfere with the essential functions of the position Strong work ethic, dependability, attendance, and punctuality Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to read and understand basic instructions and safety procedures Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Professional Expectations Attendance is an essential function of this position Employees are expected to report to work on time and prepared for travel assignments Employees must conduct themselves professionally and respectfully when interacting with customers, fire department personnel, military personnel, airport personnel, members of the public, and fellow employees Employees must work cooperatively with team members and contribute to a productive and professional work environment Harassment, discrimination, bullying, threats, intimidation, disruptive behavior, insubordination, or creating a hostile work environment will not be tolerated Employees must comply with all customer site rules, company policies, and safety requirements Excessive absenteeism, tardiness, misconduct, or violation of company policies may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination Physical Requirements This position requires physical work in an outdoor environment.
Employees must be able to:
Stand and walk for extended periods Lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally Push, pull, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, climb, and reach regularly Work in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and occasional cold temperatures Perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday Vision requirements include: Close vision Distance vision Color vision Peripheral vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Work Environment Outdoor job sites located throughout Florida Frequent exposure to heat, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight Occasional exposure to cold weather conditions Work around moving vehicles, trailers, pumps, ladders, and mechanical equipment Moderate to occasionally loud noise levels To support employee safety and hydration while working outdoors, the company provides water, electrolytes, and sunscreen daily. Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid on-the-job training Lodging accommodations during overnight travel assignments Meals provided during overnight travel assignments
Job Type Full-Time Pay:
$17.00 - $21.00 per hour Work Location Travel throughout Florida. Employment is contingent upon maintaining eligibility to access customer facilities and restricted job sites. Contact 1st American Fire Services today to apply.
Pay:
$17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid training Vision insurance
