Vehicle Upfitter

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.

• Install and remove vehicle equipment including but not limited to lights, sirens, radios, video systems, prisoner partitions, gun racks, and consoles.

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on vehicle equipment and associated electronics.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving technologies used in public safety vehicles.

• Collaborate with city department representatives to resolve problems efficiently regarding new and existing hardware, software, and technology-based programming installations.

• Program and update software for Emergency Equipment, GPS systems, camera systems, and communication devices.

• Coordinate with outside vendors for installations and ensure vehicles are properly configured.

• Maintain accurate records of installations, repairs, and inventory of equipment and parts.

• Respond to field calls for emergency equipment repairs as needed.

• Follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Maintain inventory of fixed assets, including emergency equipment, camera systems, and communication devices installed in or removed from emergency vehicles.

• Tests, evaluates, and recommends software and hardware for purchase.

• Collaborates with department personnel to ensure installation practices align with the industry’s best practices and standards.

• Performs other work as assigned.

• Performs work that involves walking, standing, sitting, crouching, and crawling on a regular basis, and exerting up to 25 pounds of lifting regularly. Sustained keyboard operations.

• Work is performed in a garage/shop environment and occasionally outdoors or in the field.

• Must be able to work within vehicle passenger and cargo compartments for extended periods.

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of technical training or experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would prepare the candidate to perform the duties of the position is preferred

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to complete Mobile Camera Installation Certification within 6 months of hire.

Salary : $28