Technician - Fire Apparatus Testing

The Fire Apparatus Test Technician is responsible for testing and inspections of the following assets for our clients:

• Fire hose
• Ground ladders
• Apparatus-mounted and portable pumps
• Hose appliances and nozzles
What you'll do:
• Fire hose
+ Unpacking apparatus-mounted and station reserve hose and laying out on the test site + Labeling and identifying hose details for reporting + Visual inspections for defects of the hose + Hydrostatic testing of the fire hose + Draining and cleaning (if necessary) the tested hose + Repacking apparatus-mounted hose better than as-found + Replacing station reserve hose + Generating details reports for NFPA 1962 hose testing
• Ground ladders
+ Unloading of extension, roof, folding, and multipurpose ground ladders from the apparatus + Labeling and identifying ladder details for reporting + Visual inspections for defects of the ladders and their components + Stress testing of the ladders and its hardware + Placing the ladders back on the apparatus exactly as found + Generating detailed reports for NFPA 1932 ground ladder testing
• Apparatus-mounted and portable pumps
+ Performing standardized pump inspections and testing in accordance with NFPA 1911 Chapter 21 + Generating detailed reports for NFPA 1911 Chapter 21 pump tests
• Hose appliances and nozzles
+ Unloading of hose appliances and nozzles from the apparatus + Inspection and testing of appliances in accordance with NFPA 1962 + Generating detailed reports for NFPA 1962 nozzle/appliance testing


• High school diploma or GED is required. Firefighting background and certificates are preferred, but not a requirement
• Current or past firefighting experience is preferred, with a focus on engine operations, pump operations, and essentials of firefighting.
• Technicians are expected have a safety-first mindset
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to work outdoors for a long duration, and have a willingness to learn, work hard, and be a part of a test team
• Fire Apparatus Testing can be demanding based on environmental conditions, fire department inventory, and proximity to the test lab
• Flexible daytime scheduling is required as complications during the day can lengthen a standard working day
• Travel to test sites are a daily task and test sites that are greater than 120 miles from York, PA will require overnight stays that include per diem
• Overnight travel is less than 5% of the time currently
• Towing/trailering experience and can pass a DOT physical exam is expected
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record (required)
  
  Why work at Intertek?
Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do . What we have to offer: When Working with Intertek , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more. Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test. Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.