Vehicle Electronics Upfitter & Technician

Fort Bend; Richmond, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

TCDRS retirement system

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a skilled automotive technician to diagnose and repair electrical systems on county vehicles, and to design, fabricate, and install equipment for vehicles. The role includes servicing county fleets, maintaining records, coordinating parts orders, and assisting other staff.

Responsibilities also include installing parts, stripping retired vehicles, and participating in emergency management duties during local disaster operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Two years technical school and/or specialized training in electronics preferred.
• 2 years job-related experience required.
• Strong knowledge of automotive diagnosis and repair.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs electrical equipment such as radios, sirens, light bars, radar, etc.
• Designs, fabricates and installs equipment for vehicles.
• Services county vehicles and performs preventative maintenance.
• Maintains a record of work performed and prepares reports for the department.
• Installs new and used parts and accessories.
• Coordinates equipment orders with department liaison to ensure timely project completion.
• Orders parts and supplies for projects.
• Assists other employees with their duties.
• Strips retired county vehicles of all equipment and decals.
• Participates in emergency management activities during a local state of disaster as directed.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics & repair

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Electronics training

Job description

Fort Bend County is seeking a skilled automotive technician to diagnose and repair electrical systems on county vehicles, and to design, fabricate, and install equipment for vehicles. The role includes servicing county fleets, maintaining records, coordinating parts orders, and assisting other staff.

Responsibilities also include installing parts, stripping retired vehicles, and participating in emergency management duties during local disaster operations.