Mobile Install Technician

Day Wireless Systems; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Day Wireless Systems, the West's largest full-service wireless integrator, seeks a Mobile Installation Associate to install fixed and wireless equipment in vehicles, in-shop or on-site, following guidelines with moderate supervision.

The role requires basic wiring knowledge, familiarity with 12V systems, use of hand tools and electronic meters, and a clean driving record. A high school diploma is required; training will be provided. Travel may be local or overnight.

Qualifications

• Basic wiring knowledge is preferred; training provided.
• Familiarity with hand tools and 12V systems is essential.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate hand and power tools and basic electronic equipment is desired.
• Good oral communication skills are necessary.
• Experience in installing mobile and fixed communications equipment is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Execute installations of fixed and wireless equipment in vehicles, assembling and securing components per guidelines.
• Perform installations at shop or customer sites.
• Inventory and stage parts before installation to ensure availability.
• Assist in optimizing equipment post-installation for proper function.
• Complete job tickets and time sheets documenting activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace and tools.
• Foster positive customer relations and communicate additional information as needed.
• Travel may be required for local daily trips or occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Electrical wiring basics

Hand tools & 12V systems

Mechanical aptitude

Oral communication

Confined spaces maneuvering

Education

High school diploma

Trade school electrical/wiring/automotive

Tools

Voltmeter

Wattmeter

Soldering iron

Basic electronic equipment

Job description

The role involves the installation of mobile, fixed radio, and wireless communications equipment in various vehicles, following both manufacturer and company guidelines. The position frequently encounters moderate complexity in work situations, which may occasionally deviate from established norms. The work operates within established procedures and involves moderate supervision.

This position represents the first level in the Mobile Installation Career Path, progressing to Mobile Upfitting Specialist (Level 2), Mobile Upfitting Specialist Lead (Level 3), Mobile Upfitting Shop Foreman (Level 4), and Mobile Upfitting Manager (Level 5).

• Execute installations of fixed and wireless communications equipment by assembling and securing components in vehicles, adhering to guidelines and under the direction of the Lead or Service Manager.
• Perform installations either at the shop location or at customer sites.
• Inventory and assemble necessary parts, staging them prior to installation to ensure all components are available.
• Assist in optimizing equipment post-installation to ensure proper functionality.
• Complete job tickets and time sheets to document installation activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace and tools.
• Foster positive customer relations and communicate additional information as needed.
• May be asked to undertake additional assignments as required.
• Travel may be required, which could involve local daily trips or occasional overnight stays.

Education and/or Experience:

• Basic knowledge of electrical wiring is preferred, but training will be provided.
• Familiarity with hand tools and 12V systems is essential.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate hand and power tools, along with basic electronic equipment (e.g., voltmeter, wattmeter, soldering iron) is desired. Knowledge of installation procedures for alarms, wigwags, sirens, light bars, relays, and covert radio installations is a plus.
• Good oral communication skills are necessary.
• Experience in installing mobile and fixed communications equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to maneuver in confined spaces, such as under dashboards and within vehicle cabs, as well as beneath vehicles when necessary.
• A high school diploma is required; additional education or trade school training in electrical, wiring, or automotive fields is preferred.

Licenses, Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• **Clean Driving Record is required ** (Major infractions are a disqualifier. ex: DUI, any drug motor vehicle offence, hit & run, reckless driving infractions, driving while suspended, passing a stopped school bus, involvement in a fatal accident, or 3 or more minor infractions within 3 year period)

Company Overview:

Day Wireless Systems is the largest full-service wireless integrator in the West. We provide design, construction, licensing, sales, service, rentals, installation, and maintenance for a wide range of wireless voice, data, and video applications.

Founded in 1969, today we have 30 locations and 400+ employees in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. Day Wireless employees enjoy the opportunity to grow and transfer within our many locations and business divisions.

Disclaimer:

Day Management Corporation 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.