Are you a skilled diesel mechanic with an interest in fire trucks and a desire to make a difference? Join our dynamic team at Firetrucks Unlimited, a leading provider of high-quality fire truck repair and refurbishment services. We are seeking experienced mechanics to join us in our mission to ensure the safety and reliability of fire trucks serving communities nationwide. If you’re looking for more than just a job, but an opportunity to contribute to something meaningful, apply today!

Why Choose Firetrucks Unlimited?

1. Meaningful Work: As a Diesel Truck and Fire Truck Mechanic at Firetrucks Unlimited, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and functionality of life-saving vehicles. Your expertise and dedication will contribute directly to the readiness and reliability of fire trucks that protect communities during emergencies.
2. Professional Growth: At Firetrucks Unlimited, we invest in the growth and development of our employees. Joining our team means gaining access to ongoing training and advancement opportunities in fire truck repair and maintenance. Collaborate with experienced professionals who are committed to sharing their knowledge and helping you succeed in your career.
3. State-of-the-Art Facilities: We provide a modern and well-equipped work environment, featuring advanced tools, diagnostic equipment, and technology. At Firetrucks Unlimited, we prioritize safety and organization, creating an environment where you can perform your best work.
4. Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Firetrucks Unlimited offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, designed to attract and retain top talent. Our package includes:
   • Competitive Pay: We provide competitive pay, ensuring that your hard work and expertise are recognized and rewarded. Pay is disbursed on a weekly basis.
   • Certification Bonuses: We recognize and value the importance of continuous learning and professional development. As part of our commitment to supporting your growth and expertise, we offer additional compensation incentives for acquiring and maintaining Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certifications.
   • 4-Day Work Week: We understand the importance of work-life balance and the value of flexibility. That’s why we offer a unique work schedule of four days a week, with each day consisting of 10-hour shifts. This compressed work week allows our Diesel Truck and Fire Truck Mechanics to enjoy longer weekends, providing them with more time to pursue personal interests, spend quality time with loved ones, and recharge for the week ahead. We believe that a well-rested and satisfied team contributes to the overall success of our organization, and we are committed to fostering a healthy work-life integration for our employees.
   • Paid Holidays: We believe in the importance of work-life balance. Employees enjoy 7 paid holidays throughout the year, allowing you to spend quality time with loved ones.
   • Health Insurance: We prioritize the well-being of our employees and their families. We offer comprehensive health insurance coverage, including 50% coverage for employees and employees’ family insurance.
   • Vision Insurance: We understand the importance of maintaining good eye health. Our comprehensive benefits package includes vision insurance to support your visual well-being.
   • Dental Insurance: We care about your overall health, including your dental well-being. Our dental insurance coverage ensures that you have access to quality dental care.
   • 401k Company Match: We encourage our employees to plan for their future. Firetrucks Unlimited offers a 401k program with a company match of up to 4% to help you build a strong financial foundation.
   • Professional Development Assistance: We believe in continuous growth and development. Our professional development assistance program provides opportunities for you to enhance your skills and expand your knowledge in the field of fire truck mechanics.
   • Referral Program: We value the recommendations of our employees and appreciate their efforts in helping us build a strong team. Our referral program rewards employees who refer qualified candidates to join our company.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on diesel trucks and fire trucks, including engine systems, electrical systems, brakes, and hydraulics.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as fluid changes, filter replacements, and component inspections.
• Carry out repairs and replacements of damaged or malfunctioning parts, ensuring adherence to manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborate with the team to troubleshoot complex issues and develop effective repair solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, maintenance activities, and parts inventory.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations, creating a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience as a diesel mechanic preferred
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve mechanical issues efficiently.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic equipment and various hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of diesel engine systems, hydraulics, electrical systems, and brake systems.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals and schematics to perform accurate repairs and maintenance.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, working effectively with colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Testimonials from Current Employees

Join the Team

Join the Firetrucks Unlimited team and become part of a rewarding and fulfilling career in fire truck repair. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, health insurance with coverage for employees and family, a 401k company match, professional development assistance, a referral program, vision insurance, and dental insurance.

Make a difference with your skills and expertise as a Diesel Truck Mechanic. Apply today to be part of our dedicated team committed to ensuring the safety and reliability of fire trucks nationwide.

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Check out our TV appearance on Discovery Channel’s new show “Aaron Needs a Job”. We had a great time giving Aaron a behind the scenes look at how we refurbish fire trucks!

Tune in at 7pm PDT 8/19 on Discovery Channel

About the Show: https://go.discovery.com/tv-shows/aaron-needs-a-job/

Stream Here:

Amazon Prime Video
https://www.amazon.com/Aaron-Needs-Job-Season-1/…/B0V877DF1

iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/…/aaron-needs-a-job-s…/id1470658823

Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/tv/show/Aaron_Needs_a_Job…

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We invite you to the Firehouse World 2020 Expo on February 24-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Get hands on training, attend conferences, and see the latest trucks and equipment at the expo including over 200 companies. Firetrucks Unlimited will be at booth 431 and we will be displaying a refurbished Ferrara Aerial as well as a REBEL Brush Truck. Come see what Firetrucks Unlimited can do for you!

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Firetrucks Unlimited recently completed the refit of a type 6 brush truck for Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow to help them access hard to reach areas.

“We had it refitted into a fire engine that is capable of getting through the tunnel between MCLB Barstow and the Marine Memorial Golf Course,”

The best part is, we were able to save them a ton of money and deliver a great truck to help them achieve their mission.

The refitting of the truck into the Type-6 fire engine cost just a little under $200,000 and was done by Fire Trucks Unlimited, a firm in Henderson, Nevada, which specializes in building Fire Rescue Vehicles, Fire Rescue Utility Vehicles, and Ultra High-Pressure Firefighting Systems. That compares to building a new fast response fire engine from the ground for $450,000 to $500,000.

See the Full Article Here: https://dodfirenews.blogspot.com/2019/08/usmc-new-off-road-fire-engine-ideal-for.html

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“Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.”

—  Boyd K. Packer

BULLHEAD CITY — The Bullhead City Fire Department simply does not have the latter option, when it comes to fire engines.

But with the cost of a new engine at about $600,000 and the fund from which such apparatus would be paid for looking meager, department leaders had to search for another way to meet that need.

Their solution recently returned to town.

The BHCFD had a pumper truck, Engine 711, refurbished by Firetrucks Unlimited of Henderson, Nev.

For $277,000, the department got back essentially a new truck. The fire pump was replaced, the drivetrain components were rebuilt by their manufacturers, Detroit Diesel (engine) and Allison Transmission.

The interior cabin was upgraded and lighting on the truck replaced with LEDs.

Assistant Chief Scott Neal said that the engine has a new lease on life. A new fire engine typically has a life expectancy of 15 years as a front-line apparatus followed by five years as a reserve unit. The project also included paint, exterior and other upgrades.

Neal said the 2001 E-One pumper is now prepared to provide 10 years of front-line service and five reserve years.

That’s right: two-thirds the life cycle for less than half the cost of a new engine.

“We’re very pleased with the result, from a quality standpoint,” Neal said.

Besides the lower price, he said, the refurbishment project offers other advantages. For example, the department dropped the engine off at Firetrucks Unlimited in January and has already taken delivery of the refurbished unit.

Neal said that a new engine would be delivered about a year after the vendor received the specs.

There’s also no learning curve.

“This apparatus is already a known entity to our people,” he said. “When you buy a new apparatus, you have to figure everything out from scratch.”

Neal also cited Firetrucks Unlimited’s relative proximity and its status as a family-owned business make it pleasant to work with the company.

There are some final touches before the engine can enter service. BHCFD staff will install some on-board technology, for instance.

Engine 711, expected to be in service in about 10 days, will complement a ladder truck at Fire Station No. 1. Neal said the pumper is more efficient and has a larger water rank, plus is more maneuverable on narrow streets.

The ladder truck is expected to be sent for refurbishment next, Neal said, but extending the lives of apparatus isn’t a permanent fix.

“You can’t refurbish forever,” he said. “At some point, you have to buy new. But this extends our tax dollars farther.”

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The word is getting out! Lake Travis Fire Rescue was featured in The Statesman for their ongoing fleet refurbishment program through Firetrucks Unlimited.

The district has developed a mixed approach for maintaining the fleet, which includes refurbishment, purchasing newly built demo units and new trucks. This approach is estimated to save the district about $4 million or more over the next eight years.

As we have said many times before, incorporating refurbishment into your purchasing cycle will greatly reduce your overall costs. Great to see that the tax payers money is being well spent!

In an effort to reduce fleet operating costs and extend the service life of our most valued piece of equipment, Lake Travis Fire Rescue has begun refurbishing its existing fleet by taking advantage of updated national standards that provide parameters for apparatus service life extension. This move forward is anticipated to extend the service life by eight to 10 years per unit. LTFR plans to refurbish four engines and one ladder truck within the next two years. When recently purchased fire apparatus hit the 10- to 12-year service mark, they will be sent out for refurbishment, provided they each meet the criteria.

We are very excited to be working with Lake Travis Fire Rescue on these projects and look forward delivering their first unit!

See the full article here: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/lake-travis-fire-rescue-begins-fleet-overhaul/nrHqF/

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