Fire Apparatus Assembler - SVI Trucks

Super Vacuum Manufacturing CO Inc; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and Dental Benefits

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

9 Paid Holidays

Birthday off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Super Vac is hiring a Fire Apparatus Assembler for the Trucks division to join a trusted, family-owned team in Fort Collins. You will clean and refurbish interior and exterior of fire trucks, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.

Work may be indoors or outdoors, with lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional ladder use. Essential tasks include tool operation, measuring, and assembling components per drawings and instructions.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to handle diverse assembly tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret measuring tapes and blueprints/drawings.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, teamwork-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic hand and power tools to assemble truck components.
• Read and interpret measurements and blueprints for proper fit.
• Install and assemble bumpers, doors, trays and shelves per instructions.
• Follow assembly instructions and drawings, applying fractions to decimals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading measuring tape

Team player

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift operator’s license

Job description

Description

SVI Trucks builds custom fire apparatus, including rescue trucks, hazmat units, command vehicles, fire engines, tanker trucks, law enforcement vehicles and more. Every truck that leaves the factory is truly one-of-a-kind thanks to innovative engineering and meticulous construction.

We are looking for an energetic, self-starting Fire Apparatus Assembler for our Trucks division. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a trusted, well respected, family-owned business that is continually expanding.

If you want to work for a company that knows what it means to take care of people, then this might be the job for you! As a Fire Apparatus Assembler, you will be responsible for cleaning and refurbishing the interior and exterior of new and refurbished fire trucks while keeping company goals and customer satisfaction in mind.

The Fire Apparatus Assembler may be required to perform work inside and outside, in all temperature and weather situations. The position requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending, or stooping for prolonged periods of time, manual dexterity, fine manipulation and the ability to reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 50 pounds max. Use of ladders and rolling staircases included in equipment to complete job duties.

Essential Functions

• Operate basic hand and power tools.
• Accurately read and interpret a measuring tape.
• Installation and assembly of truck components like bumpers, doors, trays and shelves.
• Follow written assembly instructions, drawings, and blueprints. With knowledge of fraction to decimal conversions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Some knowledge of heavy/medium duty Truck layout and builds.
• Able to obtain a Forklift operator’s license.
• Able to contribute in a fast paced/team atmosphere.
• Able to problem solve.
• Learn and apply valuable skills and gain useful knowledge.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical agility test and criminal background check.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time, ability to bend and twist.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must be able to follow directions and pay attention to detail.
• We will train the right candidate.

Additional skills and experience that will be considered

• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Residential/Commercial construction experience.
• Previous experience in customization of both automotive and heavy-duty vehicles regarding the body, chassis or cab interior.
• Understanding of low- and high-pressure air systems.
• Knowledge or understanding of water pump plumbing.
• Experience with automotive 12V wiring.
• Understanding of RV or residential plumbing.
• Experience with 120/240V electrical wiring.
• RV repair or manufacturing.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Health and Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401k matching
• Dental Bill reimbursements ($400 per year)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• 9 Paid Holidays
• We believe your Birthday is a holiday and is a treated as such! Take your Birthday off and get paid!
• Employee Discounts through our vendors

Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00/hour DOE

Hours: 7:00 AM -3:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with occasional Saturday overtime.

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Work Authorization: United States (Required)

For more information on our company, please visit www.svitrucks.com

Super Vac is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Super Vac does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.