Field Technician - Breathing Air

Sunbelt Fire Inc • Bessemer, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Sunbelt Fire, we’re not just repairing equipment – we’re serving those who save and protect lives. This purpose drives every maintenance performed, truck repaired, or service provided. We want to serve First Responders with excellence and are seeking talented, servant-hearted, individuals who want to be part of Sunbelt’s mission glorify God in all we do.

We're growing and are seeking a talented individual to join our Breathing Air Team. We are seeking a self-starter, who is willing to learn and develop a career, while helping us serve our customers in Central and North Alabama. Our Breathing Air Technicians work on the maintenance and repair of SCBA equipment and breathing air compressors. The work we do helps to ensure that firefighters can stay safe while putting their life at risk serving our communities. This role involves field service, customer interaction, and ensuring all equipment meets manufacturer and safety standards.

Our technicians have vast backgrounds in other industries such as automotive, equipment repair, HVAC maintenance, with many having hands-on experience as firefighters.

Requirements

• Passion about the mission of Sunbelt Fire, our core values, and serving those who save and protect lives.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with equipment maintenance or repair
• Ability to follow manufacturer procedures and safety standards
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to manage field service schedules and documentation
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, maintenance, repair, and flow testing of SCBA equipment in accordance with manufacturer standards.
• Conduct SCBA testing using PosiChek testing systems and perform respirator fit testing using Quantifit equipment.
• Perform maintenance, inspection, and repair of breathing air compressors, following manufacturer guidelines (Bauer and others).
• Collect and submit breathing air samples for testing and ensure proper installation of hoses and fittings.
• Maintain strong customer relationships, including confirming service appointments and communicating job details.
• Perform warranty repairs and accurately document all work performed and related service details.
• Maintain service vehicle inventory of SCBA and compressor parts and notify supervisors when replenishment is needed.
• Ensure all tools, equipment, and service vehicles are properly maintained and compliant with safety standards.
• Complete and submit service documentation, inspection reports, and expense reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide customers with service documentation and reports upon completion of work.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision Benefits offered through BCBS of Alabama and Mutual of Omaha.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Company paid Long-Term Disability (Short-Term Offered).
• 401k with Company Match.
• Vacation and Sick Leave.
• Paid Holidays.
• Company provided industry training and continuing education in field.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED