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Intertek Technician - Fire Apparatus Testing in York, Pennsylvania
Fire Apparatus Test Technician
Intertek is searching for a Fire Apparatus Test Technician to join our Building & Construction team in our York, PA office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Mobile Fire Apparatus Testing!
The Fire Apparatus Test Technician is responsible for testing and inspections of the following assets for our clients:
Fire hose
Ground ladders
Apparatus-mounted and portable pumps
Hose appliances and nozzles
What you’ll do:
Fire hose
Unpacking apparatus-mounted and station reserve hose and laying out on the test site
Labeling and identifying hose details for reporting
Visual inspections for defects of the hose
Hydrostatic testing of the fire hose
Draining and cleaning (if necessary) the tested hose
Repacking apparatus-mounted hose better than as-found
Replacing station reserve hose
Generating details reports for NFPA 1962 hose testing
Ground ladders
Unloading of extension, roof, folding, and multipurpose ground ladders from the apparatus
Labeling and identifying ladder details for reporting
Visual inspections for defects of the ladders and their components
Stress testing of the ladders and its hardware
Placing the ladders back on the apparatus exactly as found
Generating detailed reports for NFPA 1932 ground ladder testing
Apparatus-mounted and portable pumps
Performing standardized pump inspections and testing in accordance with NFPA 1911 Chapter 21
Generating detailed reports for NFPA 1911 Chapter 21 pump tests
Hose appliances and nozzles
Unloading of hose appliances and nozzles from the apparatus
Inspection and testing of appliances in accordance with NFPA 1962
Generating detailed reports for NFPA 1962 nozzle/appliance testing
What it takes to be successful in this role:
High school diploma or GED is required. Firefighting background and certificates are preferred, but not a requirement
Current or past firefighting experience is preferred, with a focus on engine operations, pump operations, and essentials of firefighting.
Technicians are expected have a safety-first mindset
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
Ability to work outdoors for a long duration, and have a willingness to learn, work hard, and be a part of a test team
Fire Apparatus Testing can be demanding based on environmental conditions, fire department inventory, and proximity to the test lab
Flexible daytime scheduling is required as complications during the day can lengthen a standard working day
Travel to test sites are a daily task and test sites that are greater than 120 miles from York, PA will require overnight stays that include per diem
Overnight travel is less than 5% of the time currently
Towing/trailering experience and can pass a DOT physical exam is expected
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required)
Why work at Intertek?
Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History (https://intertek-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/www-intertek-com/media/investors/2017/intertek-history-480p.mp4) and What We Do (https://www.intertek.com/what-we-do/) .
What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek (https://www.intertek.com/careers/north-america/working-with-intertek/) , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Intertek believes that Our People (https://d95zk70sfear3.cloudfront.net/intranet-intertek-com/media/stories/2017/our-people-480p.mp4) are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.intertek.com/careers/eeo-diversity/) and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeoc.data@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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