Entry-Level Fire Apparatus Technician – CDL Ready

SAFE Industries; Oakboro (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Other Supplemental Insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Safe Industries is seeking a General Technician in North Carolina to join an entry-level shop team supporting fire apparatus and heavy vehicles. You will learn inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks, progressing under supervision to handle mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems while maintaining safety and professional standards.

This role emphasizes hands-on training, reliability, and the development of shop skills to support emergency vehicle readiness and operational uptime in a

Qualifications

• CDL Class B within six months of employment.
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• Basic mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system knowledge.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced shop environment.
• Experience with vehicle repair is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on fire apparatus and related vehicles.
• Operate basic mechanical tasks under supervision to support service operations.
• Support repairs involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems within training scope.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety requirements.
• Communicate progress and safety concerns to supervisors in a professional manner.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

Vocational, technical school, automotive, diesel, or related training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Shop equipment

Job description

Safe Industries is seeking a General Technician in North Carolina to join an entry-level shop team supporting fire apparatus and heavy vehicles. You will learn inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks, progressing under supervision to handle mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems while maintaining safety and professional standards.

This role emphasizes hands-on training, reliability, and the development of shop skills to support emergency vehicle readiness and operational uptime in a