Technician - Fire Apparatus Testing

Fire Apparatus Test Technician

Intertek is searching for a Fire Apparatus Test Technician to join our Building & Constructionteam in our York, PA office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Mobile 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

What it takes to be successful in this role:


* 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...