Shop Assistant/Driver

W&M Fire Protection is part of the Davis-Ulmer (DU) Family of Companies, a network of fire protection, life safety, and security service companies, protecting people and property across 30+ locations and 11 states. Founded in 1993, W&M is a full-service fire protection contractor with complete design, installation, and fabrication capability, proudly serving the tri-state and New England areas for nearly 30 years. Living our motto, "we protect what you value most," W&M offers a challenging and rewarding work environment for those passionate about keeping communities safe.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to add a Shop Assistant/Driver to our Plantsville, CT team. In this role, you will ensure materials are stocked and available for the shop while completing safe, timely deliveries of merchandise and goods to required locations. Day-to-day work includes operating company vehicles, properly loading and unloading cargo, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness and scheduled maintenance. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe work practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in ensuring material is available for the shop and, when needed, other branch locations.
• Deliver tools and materials to project and customer sites.
• Prepare each job in accordance with the fabrication list or verbal/written instructions.
• Operate shop equipment and machinery in accordance with safety requirements.
• Report problems and discrepancies to management.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Assist the Shop Foreman as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good mathematical skills, with the ability to read a tape measure and add/subtract fractions.
• Good communication, organizational, reading, and time management skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Two years of experience in a shop setting a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds assisted (with another person or mechanical assistance).
• Ability to climb ladders up to 6 feet.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Shop environment with exposure to outside elements during all seasons.

The wage for this role is $18.00 to $25.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

As part of the DU Family of Companies, we believe that empowering and investing in our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience. The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Davis-Ulmer difference.

Why Choose DU Family of Companies?

• Competitive Compensation – We offer a competitive wage and reward employees for their contributions to our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – We provide a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and more.
• Strength of the Family – As part of the DU Family of Companies, you gain the stability and resources of a growing network of industry-leading companies.
• Backed by APi Group – We are powered by APi Group, a global, market-leading business services provider of safety, specialty, and industrial services.
• Long-Term Career Relationships – We are invested in your growth and committed to building lasting careers, not just filling positions.
• Values Match – We seek team members who share our commitment to safety, integrity, and delivering a superior customer experience.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE: "To protect what people value most."

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.