IMPD Fleet Technician

City of Indianapolis and Marion County; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County is seeking a skilled Equipment Installer to evaluate, prepare, and install devices into public safety vehicles. You will work primarily in a garage setting, performing tests and diagnostics to ensure proper operation of equipment such as sirens, cameras, GPS, and racks.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, related auto or electronics background, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; one year related experience or education.
• Must pass employment physical and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid Indiana driver's license required; clean background.

Responsibilities

• Installs equipment (sirens, racks, consoles, cameras, GPS) in public safety vehicles.
• Fabricates brackets and ensures safe, secure installations.
• Performs tests and diagnostics on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains inventory and assists supervisor with procurement.

Skills

Driver's license

Inventory control

Communication skills

Record keeping

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Auto mechanic or electronics background

Job description

Position is responsible for evaluating, preparing, and installing equipment into public safety vehicles.

Agency Summary

We are dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards while serving the community in which we work and live. We are committed to the enforcement of laws to protect life and property, while also respecting individual rights, human dignity, and community values. We are committed to creating and maintaining active police/community partnerships and assisting citizens in identifying and solving problems to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. The agency can do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

• Installs equipment (sirens, shotgun racks, consoles, scanners, speakers, video cameras, computers, light bars, GPS systems, etc.) in public safety vehicles.
• Duties may include fabrication of equipment and installation brackets.
• Ensures emergency equipment installed safely and securely.
• Performs test measurements and diagnostic work on vehicles and equipment (e.g., opticom signal control devices, on-board cameras, auto alarms, gun racks, additional radios, spotlights, computers, headlights, and radar guns).
• Evaluates and diagnoses equipment failures.
• Identifies possible solutions, determines appropriate course of action, and makes appropriate repairs.
• Prepares or updates repair reports (e.g., "Ready List").
• Maintains inventory of parts and equipment.
• Provides report of inventory levels to supervisor to coordinate purchase and maintenance of sufficient inventory of supplies.
• Installs and removes graphics on police vehicles, such as striping, badges or City required emblems and identification numbers.
• Assists supervisor in issuing vehicles to personnel. Issues vehicle and equipment (keys, gas cards, etc.) as appropriate.
• Assigns and issues loaner vehicles.
• Inspects vehicles upon return or exchange.
• Transports vehicles to required location; provides transportation to employees as necessary while vehicle under repair.
• Assists supervisor in maintaining fleet records (keys, assignment cards, maintenance, license plates, registrations, etc.).
• Issues annual vehicle registrations and license plates.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to day.

High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of related work experience or education (auto mechanic or electronics background). Must pass an employment physical; must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Valid Indiana driver's license required. Must pass pre-employment background investigation. Effective oral and written communication skills required. Knowledge of inventory control, ability to operate general office equipment and customer service skills required. Must be able to accurately file and maintain records; complete routine forms and reports; meet deadlines; quickly solve problems. Must be able to operate public safety vehicles. Strict confidentiality required.

Work performed mostly inside garage area with some parking lot duties such as moving, cleaning, parking vehicles during all weather conditions.