General Laborer - Fire Equipment Technician

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Position Summary

IIA Fire Department Testing (formerly Fail Safe), a leading company in the fire safety industry, is looking for full-time Fire Equipment Technicians to join our Connecticut team immediately. We provide an essential service testing fire equipment for fire departments at their locations. This is a General Labor position with no previous experience required. All training will be done on site. Starting hourly rate is $18.00/hour.

Responsibilities

Test and inspect every inch of fire hose by:

• Removing all hose from fire apparatus and racks
• Performing required recordings and tests
• Repacking hoses to the proper place

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation to work
• Be able to pass a drug test and background check
• Hard working and very dependable

Working Conditions

• Work is Monday-Friday and occasionally Saturday
• Typical week consists of 40+ hours (Average of 50 hours/week)
• Occasional work day can be 12+ hours; Shift is not over until job is completed
• Daily pick-up is 7:00 am in East Hartford, CT and will ride to to work locations in company vehicles
• Occasional work trip out of state required for up to 1 week (hotel and food provided by company)
• Work boots required and work shirts supplied by company

Physical Requirements

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to walk and bend over.
• Must be able to work outside is various conditions (light rain, heat, cold, etc.)

Benefits

• Medical (w/Mental Health coverage), Dental, Vision insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident plans
• Employer covered Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) + Roth Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Overtime paid at 1.5 hourly rate

Industrial Inspection & Analysis provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. IIA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.