We’re Expanding!

Heiman, Inc. is hiring an additional Fire Apparatus Technician to perform major and minor mechanical and electrical repairs and adjustments on heavy-duty gasoline and diesel-powered fired apparatus and related equipment and trucks. 

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Inspect and test work performed by shop personnel to ensure quality of service performed and compliance with standard operating procedures, federal regulations, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and emissions regulations
• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical failure and defects in fire apparatus and other equipment under supervision
• Perform extensive major overhauls and repairs on all types of fire apparatus including fire pumps
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair electrical defects, repairing or replacing starting motors, generators, and ignition systems; repair and overhaul fire suppression components and related equipment.
• Perform complete fabricating and repairing to repair, alter, or maintain Fire Department equipment and trucks; performs complete routine maintenance including oil changes and lubrication services; perform CHP 90-day compliance inspections and fire pump tests.
• Install or replace filters, belts, or other objects to repair equipment
• Complete time and material records.
• And more!

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• High school diploma or GED preferred; one year of mechanical or related experience preferred
• Previous experience with fire apparatus preferred and/or fabrication experience but will train the right person
• Valid Class B CDL driver’s license and good driving record (or able to obtain CDL within 6 months)
• Certified forklift operator (training will be provided)
• Must have excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities
• Able to read, write, sort, check, count and verify numbers
• Able to operate equipment used in repairing or servicing construction equipment;
• Able to read and understand shop manuals and mechanical diagrams;
• Able to follow written and oral directions; perform work safely;
• Work with minimal supervision
• Ability to use computer software program
• Ability to travel and make occasional, on-site service repair calls

Bonus points for:

• Previous experience relating to fire trucks, fire apparatus or safety equipment
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Self-starter with good time management and organizational skills
• Able to influence others and manage conflict
• A team-player, working together with internal and external customers, providing insight when needed and able to be flexible when goals or outcomes differ
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable

Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Great benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, supplementary insurance,
• Paid holidays, paid time off,
• Competitive pay, Pay review after 60 days, 401k plan and generous profit sharing
• On-site gym and climbing wall

Who we are:

Heiman Fire Equipment was founded in 1947 by Jack B. Heiman, and has been family-owned and operated locally ever since. Building on its modest beginnings of selling fire extinguishers to the local farming community in Ashton, IA, the company has evolved into a multi-faceted company with nationwide fire equipment sales, fire truck manufacturing, service, and refurbishments, plastics fabrication, and industrial sales and service. Heiman Fire Equipment has offices in Iowa and South Dakota and recently completed building a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, SD.    http://www.heimanfiretrucks.com/

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If you think you’ve got what it takes, apply on-line right now!

This job posting is intended to describe the general duties of the position and is not a comprehensive list of job duties, responsibilities, skills, physical requirements or working conditions. Employees are required to complete other duties as assigned