Temporary Yard & EHS Support Technician chez BME Fire Trucks

Description

WE ARE WILDLAND 

BME Fire Trucks is more than a fire truck manufacturer. We opened our doors over 30 years ago because of our respect and admiration for the fire industry. Each and every apparatus that leaves our facility is built with its end-use in mind. Our team prides itself in building something that protects and serves departments across the US and Canada. BME has manufactured apparatus for CAL FIRE, BLM, USFS, and municipal fire departments across the US and is the branded leader in wildland fire apparatus.

Being a family-owned company, we make sure that people are at the foundation of our business. From dealer to department, every person that walks through our doors will always be treated like family. We will always work with you and your department to ensure you have what you need for the frontlines.

Every apparatus that leaves our facility is inspected for safety, durability, and performance. Our mission is to continue innovating fire apparatus so that it will perform no matter the severity of the fire season. That’s the BME difference.

BME Fire Trucks is seeking a motivated and reliable Temporary Yard & EHS Support Technician to assist with outdoor operations, yard cleanup, and environmental health & safety (EHS) projects.  This short-term position (approximately 2 weeks, with potential for extension or future full-time hire) involves hands-on work supporting reorganization, equipment movement, and facility improvement projects around the plant and yard.  The ideal candidate is forklift-experienced, comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and able to complete daily assignments with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to move, load, and stage heavy materials and scrap.
• Reorganize yard areas, identify scrap items, and assist with storage planning.
• Take measurements and help establish the new hazardous-waste management area.
• Use hand and power tools (cutting wheel, drill, grinder, etc.) for cleanup and small fabrication projects.
• Apply weed spray, remove overgrowth, and fill asphalt cracks where weeds cause surface damage.
• Clear blocked or clogged yard drains includes digging and assisting with pump-outs.
• Assist in clearing pits inside the Assembly Shop and removing accumulated materials.
• Support decommissioning and component removal in the Progressor Room.
• Maintain an organized work environment and properly segregate waste and scrap.
• Follow all safety and environmental procedures, wearing appropriate PPE.
• Participate in special projects as needed  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Proven forklift experience (certified or able to obtain internal certification).
• Basic mechanical and tool-handling skills.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and performing hands-on tasks.
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Welding experience or interest in assisting with welding projects is a plus, but not required