Fire Truck Chassis Assembly Technician

Kids for the Future; Holden (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Accident

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

US Fire Pump in Holden, LA is seeking a dependable Fire Truck Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role focuses on modifying truck chassis and assembling custom fire trucks, not diesel engine repair or routine automotive service work.

The ideal candidate is motivated, takes pride in quality workmanship, and can be counted on daily. You don’t need to be a diesel mechanic, but you should be mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and able to work with others to build reliable

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand how mechanical assemblies function.
• Comfortable using common hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure.
• Basic understanding of PTO-driven systems and truck drivetrain components is preferred.
• Ability to follow drawings, instructions, and assembly procedures.

Responsibilities

• Modify commercial and custom fire truck chassis to prepare them for fire apparatus installation.
• Install mechanical components, brackets, mounts, pumps, driveline components, and other equipment according to drawings and work instructions.
• Perform chassis alterations, drilling, cutting, grinding, and component installation.
• Use hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, impacts, drills, and other shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Measure accurately using tape measures, rulers, and other precision measuring tools.
• Understand how mechanical systems and components fit and function together during assembly.
• Assist with fabrication and fitting of steel components as needed.
• Work closely with welders, electricians, pump technicians, and other production team members to complete high-quality fire apparatus.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Quality workmanship

Safety procedures

Tools

PTO-driven systems

Truck drivetrain components

Job description

Base Pay

• Base Pay $18.00 - $24.00 / Hour

Contact information

• Name Jeremy Barbaresi

US Fire Pump is the industry leader in developing, manufacturing, and distributing custom designed industrial firefighting pumps, water supply units, and heavy-duty fire apparatus. Our primary mission is to protect the lives of the public and fire industry personnel while limiting property damage. US Fire Pump also maintains the largest industrial Emergency Response Team and equipment assets in the world.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dependable, mechanically inclined Fire Truck Assembly Technician to join our fire apparatus manufacturing team. This position focuses on modifying truck chassis and assembling custom fire trucks, not necessarily diesel engine repair or routine automotive service work.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys building things, takes pride in quality workmanship, and can be counted on every day. You don’t need to be a diesel mechanic, but you should be mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and able to work as part of a team to build reliable fire trucks that serve communities across the country.

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving mechanical problems, and building equipment that serves first responders and makes a difference, we’d like to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

• Modify commercial and custom fire truck chassis to prepare them for fire apparatus installation.


• Install mechanical components, brackets, mounts, pumps, driveline components, and other equipment according to engineering drawings and work instructions.


• Perform chassis alterations, drilling, cutting, grinding, and component installation.


• Use hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, impacts, drills, and other shop equipment safely and effectively.


• Measure accurately using tape measures, rulers, and other precision measuring tools.


• Understand how mechanical systems and components fit and function together during assembly.


• Assist with fabrication and fitting of steel components as needed.


• Work closely with welders, electricians, pump technicians, and other production team members to complete high-quality fire apparatus.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.


• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand how mechanical assemblies function.


• Comfortable using common hand and power tools.


• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure.


• Basic understanding of PTO-driven systems and truck drivetrain components is preferred.


• Ability to follow drawings, instructions, and assembly procedures.


• Dependable attendance and punctuality.


• Ability to stay focused, work efficiently, and maintain attention to detail.


• Strong teamwork and communication skills.


• Ability to lift materials and perform physical work throughout the day.

Preferred Experience

• Welding or carbon steel fabrication experience.


• Experience modifying truck chassis, trailers, heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, or industrial machinery.


• Experience with mechanical assembly in a manufacturing environment.


• Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, or driveline systems.

Benefits

• 401K with company match


• Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Accident


• Long-term and Short-term Disability, Specified Disease


• Paid vacation and holidays