Emergency Automotive Technologies is looking for Specialty Vehicle UpFitter to join our team. Our Upfitters install a wide variety of emergency vehicle equipment as needed by our customers in a wide variety of vehicle platforms for police, fire and public safety agencies
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position will plan, and execute up-fitting of specialty emergency vehicles for law enforcement agencies, fire departments and other customers with a wide variety of equipment.
Job Responsibilities
- Install emergency and specialty vehicle equipment such as lighting, sirens, radios, push bumpers, partitions, weapon mounts, power inverters, HVAC systems, networking, communications, computers, video distribution, etc.
- Install aftermarket wiring throughout the vehicle that will provide the most efficient wiring path to enable future replacement and troubleshooting.
- Utilize connectors, terminals and fittings, cut or drill holes, and perform all tasks related to the modification of the vehicle for the preparation of the specialty equipment.
- Construct and fabricate parts, vehicle interiors, electrical systems
- Modify existing equipment and/or brackets to ensure proper fit & placement in vehicle.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with equipment as they arise.
- Document information, as needed, related to installation and repairs, to include but not limited to vehicle unit #, VIN, year, make, model, customer name, and description of work performed.
- Perform quality inspection of vehicle upon completion using EATI Vehicle Delivery Checklist.
- Disassemble and reassemble a diverse group of vehicles.
- Provide customer with a clean, neat, well-functioning and organized vehicle.
- Meet or exceed assigned production delivery deadlines.
- Maintain a clean working area.
- Conduct minor inventory control, and other duties as assigned.
- Attend all training sessions as assigned.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Required Education & Experience
- Minimum of High School Education or equivalent
- Knowledge of 12-24V DC and 120/240V AC electrical systems/components
- Proven track record of on time deliveries in current role
Preferred Education and Experience
- EVT and/or MECP Certification
- College/Vocational Technical degree in Automotive Electronics
- Two or more years of experience working with vehicle electronics
- Welding – MIG, TIG, and Spool Gun
- Ability to work with wood, metal, plastics, insulation and carpeting to create walls, ceilings, cabinets and other items as needed
- Insulation installation
- Wire management to include but not limited to documentation and labeling
- Previous RV experience and/or custom vehicle Interiors experience such as limo, party bus, command vehicles, campers, vans etc.
Position Requirements:
- Valid Driver’s license with good driving history.
- Successful background check.
- Ability to read and comprehend installation instructions.
- Ability to proficiently use a wide range of hand tools.
- Ability to follow specific directions; evaluate problems and prioritize tasks.
- Knowledge of, and ability to work with, vehicle electrical systems.
- On time attendance and consistent attendance
- Ability to lift 70+ pounds frequently.
- Good mechanical aptitude.
- Good communication skills.
- Self-Motivated/Self Starter
- Ability to keep making forward progress while managing unforeseen difficulties
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to provide own tools
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
Benefits
Emergency Automotive Technologies Inc. current benefit package:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Long Term Disability
- Short Term disability
- Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Self Directed IRA with 3% company match
- $200 annual tool allowance
- Employee discount
See employee handbook &/or plan documents for details about each benefit. Most benefits are available after first 90 days of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
