Equipment Service Technician, North American Disaster Relief

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The Equipment Service Technician will assist the Fleet Mechanic/Driver with the operation and continued maintenance of North American Disaster Relief's (NADR) fleet of vehicles and supporting equipment at Samaritan's Purse
. You will travel to field sites, provide logistical support, assist with tool management while ensuring the safety and quality of work for staff and volunteers. On a daily basis, you will interact and connect with volunteers, homeowners and staff. This position is based in Coppell, Texas
.

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of everything. We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.

In the role of Equipment Service Technician
, you will:

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
• Travel to field sites to maintain and operate vehicles and equipment, provide logistical support, assist with tool management and project site instruction, and ensure safety and quality of work
• Ensure regular maintenance, repairs and cleanliness of the department's vehicle fleet and equipment, keeping them response-ready and recording all work on check lists and work orders
• Recognize 'quality work' as a Christian witness, maintaining cleanliness and organization of tools, shop, warehouse, sheds and garage areas and being safety conscious
• Assist with Disaster Relief inventory and the tracking of NADR assets
• Communicate with Samaritan's Purse beneficiaries, promoting and safeguarding their welfare within the mission context
• Follow Samaritan's Purse policies and procedures as set forth in the Policy Manual
• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, donors and volunteers
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, beneficiaries and the public
• Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified within the job description
• Must successfully acquire a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a valid DOT Medical Card within one year of hire (driving school provided if needed)
• High School diploma or GED and one (1) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot issues with a wide variety of equipment such as trucks, trailers, small equipment and power tools
• Ability to drive for an extended period of time
• Able to deploy with very short notice

Type: Full-Time

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

Ability to travel 180–237 days per calendar year with lengthy deployments.

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days