Pump Technician - 1st Shift

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than

30,000 Pierce apparatuses

on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Summary of Job Description

The position, Pump Technician, is responsible for assembling, disassembling, repairing, and reassembling pumps and pump systems on fire trucks due to configuration changes, customer requirements, or part/system failures.

Essential Functions

Utilize proper tools to align, drill, and secure components with correct bolts and torque specifications

Follow detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures

Ability to perform all required assembly operations in designated work area

Ability to interact with customers and customer representatives in a professional manner consistent with company practices

Understand the basic functions of hydro, hydraulic, and electrical pump mechanisms

Ability to direct work activities of other associates in designated work area and provide detailed instructions related to assembly tasks

Possess strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to work area

Reconfigure pumps and pump systems to meet specific customer and configuration requirements

Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills

Regular attendance required

All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent education

Five or more years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions

Relevant one-year certificate from college or technical school

Five years diagnosing and repairing pumps and pump systems

Demonstrate experience using various power and pneumatic tools

Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings

Basic computer skills and knowledge of common business software platforms and programs

Other Physical Requirements

All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Sense of sound is required

Sense of balance is required

Limb and finger dexterity is required

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Ability to perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motions

Ability to lift at least 35lbs

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, vest

Work Environment

Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold for extended periods of time. This position is regularly exposed to vibration and loud noises.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email

corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.