South Plainfield
Job Description Job description As an Absolute Fire employee, you play a critical role in helping to keep our customer’s fire apparatus in good working condition and on the road. You’ll perform preventative maintenance and repairs on Fire trucks, Ambulances, Pumpers and Ladder Trucks used daily in the fire and emergency service industry. If you are mechanically inclined, have electrical experience or have completed any vehicle repair training, are willing to learn, and interested in a growing and demanding career, you can join our team of a family culture owned and operated business. We have industry leading maintenance and repair technology and you will enjoy competitive starting salaries, generous time off paid holidays and an excellent benefit package. Major Responsibilities: • Performing basic vehicle diagnostics., • Conducting preventative maintenance repairs, warranty work and continuously developing your skills., • Perform routine chassis, fire pump and aerial maintenance-, • Maintain a working knowledge of current industry best practices in fire apparatus repair, • Conduct necessary repairs, perform fire pump service testing, pump and aerial preventative maintenance, chassis repairs, • Electrical installations. *Knowledge in 12 volt electrical applications is a plus, • Willing to take tests and maintain Emergency Vehicle Technician Qualifications (EVT), • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by managers. Qualifications: • Basic mechanical aptitude preferred, • Demonstrated past problem solving, tool usage, and repair experience required, • 1-2 years of automotive or heavy truck repair experience or education preferred, • High school diploma or equivalent required, vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred, • *Electrical repair and troubleshooting a plus, • A valid driver’s license is required-must either possess a CDL or have the ability to obtain a CDL license with air brakes and tanker endorsement., • A positive, customer service attitude and effective communication skills, • Basic computer skills required for data entry into data systems., • Must have own tools or willing to purchase upon employment., • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job and Willingness to work the required schedule. Complete an Absolute Fire employment application. If after an interview process, a job is offered, potential employee must submit to a background screening to include criminal checks, past employment and education. The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical. DOT requirements apply for all CDL holders. Physical Requirements: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The employee will be required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines or other information. The employee must be able to see and verbally communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. -While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs. Absolute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Absolute Fire: Headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey. The business is a partnership with a family culture. Our South Plainfield facility houses our new and used fire truck sales departments, service and repair operations, fire truck and ambulance parts business. Serving Central and Northern New Jersey as the authorized E-ONE Fire Apparatus. Established in 1946, Absolute Fire employs 13 full time and 8 part time employees. Our company has a great mix of qualifications encompassing many years of sales, service, refurbishment and parts experience. We offer: • Health Care, • Health Coverage provided for Employee, Spouse & Children if applicable, • Dental Coverage, • Company provided Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Company supplied uniforms Job Type: Full-time or Part Time Pay: Depends on Qualifications