Field Technician - Breathing Air

Sunbelt Fire • Fairhope, AL

10d

About The Position

Sunbelt Fire is seeking a self-starter to join its Breathing Air Team and serve customers in South Alabama and Mississippi. The position maintains and repairs SCBA equipment and breathing air compressors to help ensure firefighters can work safely. It involves field service, customer interaction, and ensuring equipment meets manufacturer and safety standards. The company welcomes candidates with hands-on backgrounds in areas such as automotive, equipment repair, HVAC maintenance, or firefighting.

Requirements

• 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.
• Pass a background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in automotive, equipment repair, HVAC maintenance, or firefighting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and flow-test SCBA equipment according to manufacturer standards.
• Conduct SCBA testing using PosiChek testing systems and perform respirator fit testing using Quantifit equipment.
• Maintain, inspect, and repair breathing air compressors, following manufacturer guidelines.
• Collect and submit breathing air samples for testing and ensure proper installation of hoses and fittings.
• Maintain customer relationships, confirm service appointments, and communicate job details.
• Perform warranty repairs and accurately document work and service details.
• Maintain service vehicle inventory of SCBA and compressor parts and notify supervisors when replenishment is needed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and service vehicles and ensure they comply with safety standards.
• Complete and submit service documentation, inspection reports, and expense reports accurately and on time.
• Provide customers with service documentation and reports after completing work.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits through BCBS of Alabama and Mutual of Omaha.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability; short-term disability is offered.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Company-provided industry training and continuing education in the field.

What This Job Offers

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