Plumbing Technician

Terex Corporation•Brandon, SD

About The Position

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER), part of Terex Corporation, designs, manufactures, and distributes custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. The Plumbing Technician role at Specialty Vehicles involves preparing, joining, assembling, and installing plumbing pipes and components, then testing pipe systems for leaks. The position requires using plumbing tools and equipment, reading plumbing drawings, taking precise measurements, and working safely as part of a team. The work may take place in non-temperature-controlled environments and involves frequent bending, climbing, and lifting.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand plumbing drawings within the first 90 days of employment.
Ability to read and use a tape measure for precise measurements.
Ability to use common hand tools and power tools, such as drills and screw guns.
Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Successful completion of drug and background screening.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing ladders and scaffolding; regularly lifting and moving 40 lbs. without assistance; and working with arms above the head.
Ability to operate and understand the operation of protective safety equipment in the area.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1–2 years of plumbing experience.
Preferred high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Cut and thread pipes using pipe cutters, a cutting torch, and a pipe threading machine.
Bend pipes to required angles using a pipe bending machine or by hand.
Join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulk joints.
Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes.
Fill pipe systems with water or air and read pressure gauges to check for leaks.