Remount Technician

VCI Ambulances; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

VCI Ambulances is seeking an installer/technician to fit and test emergency vehicle equipment, including lights, sirens, radios and related components. Responsibilities include remounts, wiring work, interior trim, and documentation, with strict adherence to safety standards.

Candidate must have own tools, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 50+ lbs. High school diploma or GED required; automotive tech training is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; automotive tech school is a plus but not required.
• Own tools required and must be able to bring them to work.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform remount and disassembly of emergency vehicle bodies from old chassis.
• Install emergency equipment into specialty vehicles.
• Mount and align vehicle modules onto new chassis with precision and accuracy.
• Reconnect, modify, or replace electrical wiring, lighting, control systems, and HVAC components.
• Remove and re-install OEM vehicle interior trim.
• Fabricate, repair, or modify brackets, panels, cabinetry, and hardware through soldering and drilling when needed.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve issues with equipment as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe and organized work areas while adhering to company and OSHA safety standards.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Read work orders

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Primary Function:

This position is responsible for installing, testing, repairing, and removing emergency vehicle equipment, including but not limited to light bars, flashers, sirens, radios, speakers, antennas, stretchers and other emergency equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform remount and disassembly of emergency vehicle bodies from old chassis.
• Install emergency equipment into specialty vehicles.
• Mount and align vehicle modules onto new chassis with precision and accuracy.
• Reconnect, modify, or replace electrical wiring, lighting, control systems, and HVAC components.
• Remove and re-install OEM vehicle interior trim.
• Fabricate, repair, or modify brackets, panels, cabinetry, and hardware through soldering and drilling when needed.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve issues with equipment as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe and organized work areas while adhering to company and OSHA safety standards.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Applicants must have their own tools and a valid driver s license
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50+lbs.
• Ability to read and follow work orders.

Experience:

High School Diploma or GED, automotive technical school a plus but not required.