Fire Apparatus - Plumbing Technician

Employment Type:
Full-Time Position

Pay: $20.00 to $35.00 Depending on experience

Hours:
Monday - Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm

Join our team in Luverne, MN! Help build custom fire trucks that protect communities every day. Work in our state‑of‑the‑art facility with skilled tradespeople, get on‑the‑job training, competitive pay, benefits, and quarterly incentives. We’re a 7‑time winner of Prairie Business Magazine’s “50 Best Places to Work.”

• Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Simple IRA
• Quarterly Incentives/Bonuses

• Medical (HSA contribution)
• Dental
• Vision
• Short‑Term Disability
• Accident & Life

We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Plumbing Technician to support the assembly and installation of pumps and plumbing systems for our custom fire trucks. This hands‑on role focuses entirely on technical work and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. If you have pipe fitting experience, welding skills, and a strong understanding of plumbing systems, we’d like to meet you.

• Install heat exchangers with valves as required
• Install master drains, primer controls, pump shifts, discharges, front and rear bumper connections, bleeders, and auto drains
• Weld pipes as needed to complete installations
• Connect plumbing lines to gauge panels
• Install tank level displays
• Use conventional and precision measuring instruments effectively
• Perform process inspections to ensure quality welds
• Operate MIG welders and plasma cutters on various metals
• Apply pipe fitting and basic plumbing knowledge in assembly work
• Safely operate hand and power tools
• Read and interpret truck specifications, technical drawings, and manuals
• Work collaboratively with team members and assist peers as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school or degree in plumbing or pipe fitting preferred
• Vocational training or experience in plumbing, fabrication, or shop work considered
• Strong knowledge of pipe fitting, welding, and basic plumbing systems
• TIG welding certification preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and work instructions
• Proficient with hand and power tools
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations
• Strong communication skills; able to work independently or as part of a team

Successful candidates must complete:

• Physical examination
• Background check
• Drug screening