General Technician (Region 2 - San Antonio) in San Antonio, Texas at Safe Industries

The General Technician is an entry-level technician role responsible for supporting fire apparatus and heavy vehicle service operations through hands-on assistance with inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, parts replacement, shop organization, and daily operational readiness. This role exists to develop mechanically inclined individuals into skilled fire apparatus technicians while helping ensure emergency response vehicles are maintained safely, reliably, and professionally.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Safely operate company vehicles as assigned and, upon obtaining the required Commercial Driver’s License, operate CDL-required vehicles in compliance with applicable laws, safety requirements, and company vehicle-use policies.

• Assist technicians with inspections, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on fire apparatus, emergency vehicles, heavy trucks, and related equipment.

• Perform basic mechanical tasks under the direction of senior technicians, shop leadership, or service management.

• Assist with removal, installation, and replacement of vehicle components, parts, assemblies, and related equipment.

• Support repairs involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related vehicle systems within training level and assigned scope.

• Perform preventative maintenance services, including lubrication, filter replacement, fluid checks, fluid replacement, visual inspections, and related service tasks.

• Learn and apply proper repair procedures, diagnostic methods, tool usage, documentation practices, and safety standards.

• Participate in hands-on training, mentorship, safety meetings, and company-provided development opportunities.

• Maintain clean, safe, organized, and professional work areas throughout the shop, yard, and service facility.

• Properly care for company tools, equipment, customer vehicles, parts, and shop resources.

• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, equipment-use requirements, and company policies.

• Communicate professionally with supervisors regarding work progress, questions, concerns, delays, or potential safety issues.

• Work collaboratively with technicians, service personnel, parts staff, leadership, and other internal team members.

• Demonstrate reliability, coachability, accountability, urgency, and a commitment to learning the fire apparatus and heavy vehicle repair trade.

Why This Role Matters
At Safe Industries, efficient service operations depend on having the right parts at the right time. This role ensures technicians can complete repairs without delay, directly supporting uptime, customer satisfaction, and mission readiness.

Physical Demands
Ability to work in office, parts, warehouse, shop, or customer-facing operational environments. This role may require standing, walking, reaching, bending, handling parts or materials, using standard equipment, and occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling items consistent with business needs.

Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer
At Safe Industries, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Human Resources.