Senior Vehicle Upfitter & Lead Installer

Callmc; Florence (SC); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA) seeks a Senior Installer to join our field team in Florence, SC. You will lead vehicle upfit installations, wiring, and equipment mounting for public safety deployments, working with a skilled crew to complete on-site projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on wiring, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior technicians, with opportunities to learn new products and advance within a safety‑driven, service‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical installation experience.
• Proficient in the installation of systems/equipment within various vehicle types (2-way radios, controls, lighting, cameras, antennas, GPS, sirens, and public safety devices).
• Strong ability to read electrical diagrams.
• Strong ability to test/troubleshoot electrical and system issues.
• Proficient in assembling/disassembling, routing wiring, connecting fittings, installing wiring harnesses, drilling holes, soldering, and vehicle upfits.
• Strong understanding of DC voltage, resistance, and current.
• Strong understanding of wire gauge and fuses based on DC current demand.
• Ability to use basic tools and test equipment (hand tools, power drills, multimeters, watt meters).

Responsibilities

• Connecting electrical fittings, drilling holes, soldering, and modifying vehicles for equipment acceptance.
• Installing electrical wiring, antenna systems, data and power cabling, and applying connectors.
• Disassembling and reassembling trim and seating to route wiring and install equipment.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment problems as needed.
• Completing installations for multiple vehicle makes and models, including sedans, SUVs, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and ATVs.
• Preparing written reports and communicating with customers, vendors, and supervision.
• Mentoring less experienced team members and assisting in training/onboarding.
• Acting as a technical team lead on small projects and overseeing shop operations.

Skills

Vehicle installation

Electrical wiring

Reading electrical diagrams

Troubleshooting electrical

Wiring harness routing

Soldering

Tool operation

Testing equipment

Team lead responsibilities

Tools

Hand tools

Power drills

Multimeters

Watt meters

Job description

Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA) seeks a Senior Installer to join our field team in Florence, SC. You will lead vehicle upfit installations, wiring, and equipment mounting for public safety deployments, working with a skilled crew to complete on-site projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on wiring, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior technicians, with opportunities to learn new products and advance within a safety‑driven, service‑oriented culture.