Public Safety Vehicle Upfitting Technician

Kids for the Future; Livingston (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

Rewards program

Occasional overtime

Job summary

Dana Safety Supply is seeking an Emergency Vehicle Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and inspect emergency response vehicles and equipment. The role focuses on electrical systems, lighting, radios, and upfitting components for police, fire, EMS, and government fleets.

The EVT must read wiring diagrams, perform diagnostics, and ensure compliance with manufacturer and regulatory standards. Strong attention to safety and documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with automotive electrical systems, vehicle upfitting, fleet maintenance, or emergency vehicle installation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and testing instruments.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure emergency vehicle equipment, including warning lights, sirens, radios, antennas, cameras, computer docking stations, prisoner transport systems, gun locks, and specialty equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and electronic issues affecting vehicle operations and emergency equipment functionality.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections to ensure vehicle readiness, reliability, and compliance with agency standards.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, technical manuals, schematics, and installation instructions.
• Test and verify functionality of emergency lighting, sirens, radios, GPS systems, and other mission-critical equipment.
• Coordinate with fleet managers, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, EMS personnel, vendors, and manufacturers to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Automotive electrical

Fleet maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Dana Safety Supply is seeking an Emergency Vehicle Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and inspect emergency response vehicles and equipment. The role focuses on electrical systems, lighting, radios, and upfitting components for police, fire, EMS, and government fleets.

The EVT must read wiring diagrams, perform diagnostics, and ensure compliance with manufacturer and regulatory standards. Strong attention to safety and documentation is essential.