What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Installation Technician position at General Communications Inc.?
Join Our Team – Help Build and Protect Public Safety
Are you ready to use your skills to make a real difference in your community? We’re looking for a team-oriented Vehicle Electronics Installation Technician who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of something bigger. In this role, you’ll join a collaborative team dedicated to equipping police, fire, EMS, and other emergency vehicles with the reliable technology they need to save lives and keep communities safe.
This isn’t just another installation job—every wire you run, every system you test, and every repair you complete helps ensure first responders can do their jobs with confidence. If you’re motivated by teamwork, precision, and purpose, this is the place for you.
What You’ll Do
- Work side by side with teammates to install, wire, and service critical vehicle electronics—radios, laptops, docking stations, light bars, sirens, and more.
- Keep public safety vehicles mission-ready by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment in the shop and on-site.
- Take pride in delivering quality workmanship that first responders depend on every day.
- Communicate clearly with customers and teammates, ensuring projects run smoothly and expectations are exceeded.
- Maintain tools, parts, and inventory so the team is always ready to perform at its best.
- Be a problem solver, a team player, and a reliable partner in serving those who serve us.
What We’re Looking For
- A hands-on learner with a high school diploma (technical degree a plus).
- Someone comfortable using hand and power tools with a knack for troubleshooting.
- Experience or interest in working with automotive electronics and equipment.
- A dependable teammate with a professional, customer-first attitude.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven team supporting first responders and public safety professionals.
- Work in a collaborative, hands-on environment where your contributions truly matter.
- Grow your skills in automotive electronics and technology while making a visible impact.
- Take pride in knowing your work keeps communities safe, one vehicle at a time.
Company History:
GenComm is one of Wisconsin’s largest two-way radio dealers with thousands of customers in Wisconsin and Illinois. It’s a family-owned business with five locations in Madison, Milwaukee, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Rapids, and McHenry, IL. GenComm is fully versed in the newest advances in technology, from digital two-way radios to 9-1-1 dispatch systems, in addition to sales, service and repair, installations, vehicle lighting and custom vinyl lettering/graphics/signs.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- This position is available to the right candidate immediately or with appropriate notice to current employer
- Health, Dental, & Vision Plans
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Comprehensive 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid leave and vacation
- Fun, casual, and friendly atmosphere
- Annual Employee Appreciation Party
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18