Vehicle Inspection / Service Technician

KOORSEN FIRE & SECURITY INC.•Columbus, OH

7d•$19 - $25

About The Position

Koorsen is hiring a Vehicle Suppression Technician in the Rockford, Springfield, or Bloomington, Illinois area to inspect and service fire suppression systems on off-road vehicles and heavy equipment. The role involves customer communication, job-site and inventory management, completing required paperwork and product certifications, and maintaining the work truck and equipment. The technician must follow company policies, safety procedures, and core values, and represent Koorsen professionally. The position requires travel at least 75% of the time, including frequent overnight travel and occasional significant distances, and responsibility for emergency service calls at all hours. Salary is $19–$25 per hour, depending on experience. The stated schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Mechanical aptitude and background.
Active, valid driver's license in good standing and a safe driving record; must meet Koorsen's safe-driving criteria to drive a company vehicle.
Must pass background and drug screenings and maintain a clean drug screen.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to access and tolerate small crawl spaces and access all areas of the route vehicle, including loading and unloading materials.
Willingness to travel at least 75% of the time, with frequent overnight travel and occasional long-distance travel.
Self-motivated.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to carry, lift, push, and pull at least 75 pounds.
Ability to safely climb a ladder and reach a height of at least 12 feet.
Able to meet the stated physical activity requirements, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
Able to work with occasional exposure to heat, cold, moisture, noise, and hazards.

Nice To Haves

Heavy equipment background.
Basic knowledge of electrical systems.
Mining, agricultural, or diesel equipment experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect and service fire suppression systems on off-road vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery.
Represent Koorsen professionally and provide customer service, satisfaction, and communication.
Communicate and cooperate with Koorsen staff, coworkers, customers, and vendors in a timely and professional manner.
Follow safe driving habits, safety rules, company policies, procedures, and core values.
Complete and process required paperwork in a timely manner.
Work efficiently and use resources to complete jobs promptly.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance and keep the work truck clean and organized.
Manage job inventory and tools to ensure the proper parts and tools are available.
Work with equipment dealers when necessary to complete jobs.
Manage installation job sites efficiently and safely, keeping them clean, organized, and professional.
Complete product certifications.
Respond to emergency service calls at all hours.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager.