Fall Protection Tech I

Total Safety; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Safety is seeking a Tech I – Fall Protection in Taylor, TX to inspect, repair, test, and certify fall protection equipment and maintain our rental fleet. You will document repairs, prepare estimates, and ensure compliance with safety standards while supporting shop and field duties.

The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and strong safety practices. Requires travel to customer sites, valid driver’s license, and willingness to obtain forklift certification if needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of experience in fire protection, industrial safety, petrochemical, refinery, or related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Forklift experience is preferred; willingness to obtain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, service, repair, reassemble, test, and certify fall protection equipment.
• Perform visual inspections and functional testing to identify issues and recommend repairs or replacements.
• Prepare repair estimates and communicate recommendations to customers.
• Complete inspection reports, repair documentation, work orders, and data entry accurately and on time.
• Maintain rental equipment to ensure it is clean, tested, and ready for deployment.
• Assist with inventory management, stocking shelves, staging equipment, and loading orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support additional shop and field responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

OSHA/ANSI knowledge

Job description

Total Safety is seeking a Tech I – Fall Protection to join our growing team! If you're safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and enjoy hands-on work, this is an excellent opportunity to build a career with the world's leading provider of integrated industrial safety services.

In this role, you'll inspect, clean, repair, test, and certify fall protection equipment while ensuring our rental fleet is maintained and ready for customer use. You'll play a critical role in helping protect workers by delivering quality service and ensuring equipment meets all applicable safety standards.

• Inspect, clean, service, repair, reassemble, test, and certify fall protection equipment according to manufacturer and company standards.
• Perform detailed visual inspections and functional testing to identify deficiencies and recommend repairs or replacements.
• Prepare repair estimates and communicate recommendations to customers.
• Complete inspection reports, repair documentation, work orders, and data entry accurately and on time.
• Maintain rental equipment to ensure it is clean, tested, and ready for deployment.
• Assist with inventory management, stocking shelves, staging equipment, and loading customer orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support additional shop and field responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in fire protection, industrial safety, petrochemical, refinery, or a related industry preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to qualify for company vehicle insurance.
• Forklift experience is preferred; willingness to obtain internal forklift certification.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, including occasional overnight and offshore assignments.

Knowledge & Skills

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to inspect, repair, and test safety equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and other applicable safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-focused with a professional attitude.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and use hands to perform repairs.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work around industrial equipment, shop traffic, noise, chemicals, and other typical industrial environments.

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Total Safety is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone]. For telecommunications assistance (TTY), dial 711.