Emergency Vehicle Installer

First Priority Group is a diversified manufacturer, dealer, upfitter and service provider of emergency and specialty vehicles seeking Remount Technicians and Teardown/Dismount/Chassis Prep Technicians to support our customers at our new 75,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art production facility in Lakewood, New Jersey, offering the opportunity to be part of an exciting period of growth and expansion for the company.

Skill Level and Experience:

We are looking for applicants with preferably 1 or more years of emergency vehicle or related experience in a fast-paced shop preferred. Primary responsibilities include installing, testing, repairing and removing emergency vehicle equipment, including, but not limited light bars, flashers, sirens, radios, speakers, antennas, stretchers, emergency equipment and more. This will include working on new vehicles, upgrading existing vehicles, removing ambulance bodies and servicing prior installs. Applicants must have a mechanical aptitude and be hard-working, reliable and work well in a team atmosphere.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install emergency equipment into ambulances
• Remove and re-install OEM vehicle interior trim
• Install electrical wiring, connect electrical fittings, drill holes, soldering and perform all physical tasks associated with modifying vehicles for the acceptance of emergency-related equipment
• Develop wiring routes throughout the vehicle for the most efficient wiring path and enable future replacement and/or troubleshooting
• Remount and dismount ambulance bodies from chassis
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with equipment as necessary
• Dis-assemble and reassembly of a diverse range of specialty vehicles
• Maintain safe, clean and orderly tools and work area
• Continuous learning in new products, skills techniques from colleagues and manufacturers
• Assist with parts, shipping, receiving and inventory as needed
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation
• Occasional local travel for equipment pickups, deliveries and onsite installations
• Frequent lifting of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Other duties as needed or required

What You Are Looking For:

First Priority Group’s number one priority is taking care of our team members and their families. You’re looking for a place where your excellence is recognized, valued and rewarded. We seek greatness and we know you do too. You enjoy being part of a team, especially a team where everyone carries their own weight and because of the team, everyone performs better. You want to be paid well, but more importantly treated well. We know you’ll want to stay because how well you’re treated at First Priority Group.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision coverage
• Paid PTO including vacation, sick days and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
• Career advancement and growth potential, including opportunities tied to our expansion into a new 75,000 sq. ft. advanced production facility in Lakewood, NJ
• Full-time position: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM schedule

Why FPG?

What separates First Priority Group from the rest is we take care of emergency and first responders, as well as our own. First Priority offers strong competitive pay, company matching 401K, benefits (medical, dental, vision) and a team of over 150 employees including former and current fire chiefs, EMT’s, paramedics, police officers, firefighters, rescuers and more across our state-of-the-art facilities!

Equal Opportunity Employer

First Priority Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Automotive electrical systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Automotive: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26