Description

Mistras is hiring a full-time Fire Apparatus Technician to inspect and test fire department apparatus, specifically fire pumps, ground ladders and aerial devices in accordance with NFPA standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks and respond to short notice work assignments which requires occasional out of town and overnight travel.

• Must be able to communicate with clients, supervisors, and co-workers.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.

• Ability to read technical documents and engineering specifications is preferred.

• Proven ability to follow precise directions and procedures.

• Proven ability to adapt to an ever-changing schedule.

• Must be able to read and follow written procedures plus complete appropriate paperwork for each task.

• Training and certifications are provided.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Field duties require outdoor work.

• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.

• May be at more than one job site on a daily basis and must be able to tolerate changes in climate.

• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

• Ability to frequently lift and carry 50 pounds.

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively.

• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct investigations.

• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to perform routine office duties.

• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver within a refinery or plant environment to include the ability to gain access to elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells

MISTRAS strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every MISTRAS employee plays a part in our Company’s success and making this a great place to work. We are committed to a work place where all employees are free to raise issues, concerns and questions for the improvement of our operations and work environment. Safety is the overriding priority in everything we do; all duties critical to safety, quality, and environmental protection are carried out in compliance with all requirements and with personal accountability.

Note to Applicants:

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Note to Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the states worker's compensation law.

Initial ( if applicable) Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Initial ( if applicable): Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,

color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and

will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)