Vehicle Upfitter

Job Description Do you love cars? Looking for a career not just a job? We will train you!United Radio is Central New York's premier upfitter of emergency, construction and commercial vehicles.As an Upfit Technician, you will be installing/removing various types of emergency equipment; (lights, land mobile radios, sirens, prisoner partitions, weapon mounts, consoles, controllers, radar equipment, camera/DVR systems, push bumpers, etc.) .Job Requirements: Working knowledge of automobile electronics (12 Volt systems) and proficiency using basic hand and power tools.Disassembling & reassembling vehicle's exterior body parts & interior panelsProperly mounting & securing components to vehiclesRouting wires and cabling into vehiclesSplicing wires and/or soldering connections to equipment & componentsTerminating connections on radios, LED lights, sirens, radar components, and electrical componentsTroubleshooting, diagnosing and/or replacing electrical componentsDocumenting all work completed on work orders accuratelyMaintaining a clean, organized and safe working areacontrollers, light bar programming, radar systems, in-car camera systems, mobile radio installations, troubleshooting ability, etcAble to: Communicate & work with other employees to execute efficient and quality installations that meet company standards. Provide direct customer service as needed, perform diagnostics/troubleshoot and make repairs to equipment.Work inside small areas like vehicle trunks, underneath cars, in engine compartments, underneath dashboards.Must be able to lift, squat, kneel, stoop, bend, lay down, twist, climb, stand, sit, etc.Assemble small and large items: brackets, partitions, light bars, push bumpers, cargo boxes, vehicle parts, fasteners, wires, loom, clamps, cable ties, etc. using both hands.Be in overall good physical health and have full motion/use of hands, fingers, arms, legs, feet, shoulders, elbows, neck, etc. to fit into tight spaces and inspect/install wiring and products inside tight compartments, under, in and around the vehicle.Must be able to work above, in, on and under vehicles.Have attention to detail and a great work ethic.Basic automotive (12- Volt ) electrical knowledge along with general automotive experience is preferred but not required as well as working or advanced knowledge of current emergency vehicle lighting systems, sirens.Job Type: Full-timeMust be able to pass a criminal background check, drug test and have a clean driver's record.Our shop is fully climate controlled during the entire year. We hold events like monthly employee breakfasts, lunches and other activities to make the workdays fun.Pay: $21.00 -$35.00 per hour Pay range dependent on experience.Expected hours: 40 per week, Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pmBenefits:401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceHealth insurance contributionPaid time offBonus opportunitiesEmployee-focused cultureTechnical and non-technical trainingNo required overtimeOn-Job training