Vehicle Upfit Technician: Emergency Equipment Installer

United Radio; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health insurance contribution

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Employee-focused culture

Technical and non-technical training

No required overtime

On-Job training

Job summary

United Radio is seeking an Upfit Technician to install and remove emergency equipment in central New York vehicles, including lights, radios, sirens and camera systems. You’ll work in a climate-controlled shop, following work orders and performing precise wiring, mounting, and component integration to meet company standards.

Expect to handle tasks in tight spaces, lift and maneuver parts, and work 40 hours per week with pay ranging $21.00–$35.00 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Basic automotive electrical knowledge and experience with vehicle electronics.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Experience wiring and installing electrical components in vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and reassemble vehicle exterior and interior panels.
• Mount and secure components to vehicles.
• Route wires and cabling inside vehicles.
• Splice wires and solder connections.
• Terminate connections on radios, LED lights, sirens, and radar components.
• Troubleshoot and replace electrical components.
• Document work orders accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Automotive electrical knowledge

Vehicle electronics proficiency

Hand tools use

Power tools use

Troubleshooting electronics

Wiring routing & splicing

Reading work orders

Physical stamina

Tools

Basic automotive testing equipment

Job description

United Radio is seeking an Upfit Technician to install and remove emergency equipment in central New York vehicles, including lights, radios, sirens and camera systems. You’ll work in a climate-controlled shop, following work orders and performing precise wiring, mounting, and component integration to meet company standards.

Expect to handle tasks in tight spaces, lift and maneuver parts, and work 40 hours per week with pay ranging $21.00–$35.00 per hour depending on experience.