Vehicle Upfitter

United Radio Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

United Radio Inc. in Syracuse, NY is looking for an Upfit Technician to install and remove emergency equipment from vehicles. This entails disassembling vehicle parts, securing components, and ensuring all installations meet company standards.

Candidates should possess knowledge of automobile electronics and be able to work in tight spaces while demonstrating attention to detail. This full-time position requires passing a background check and a clean driver’s record. Pay ranges from $21.00 to $35.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of automobile electronics (12 Voltage systems).
• Able to communicate & work with others for quality installations.
• Must be able to lift, kneel, bend, and have good physical health.

Responsibilities

• Install/remove emergency equipment in vehicles.
• Disassemble & reassemble vehicle parts and mount components.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and document work accurately.

Skills

Automobile electronics knowledge

Proficiency using basic hand and power tools

Troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical components

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

United Radio is Central New York’s premier upfitter of emergency, construction and commercial vehicles.

As an Upfit Technician, you will be installing/removing various types of emergency equipment; (lights, land mobile radios, sirens, prisoner partitions, weapon mounts, consoles, controllers, radar equipment, camera/DVR systems, push bumpers, etc.) .

Key Responsibilities

• Disassembling & reassembling vehicle’s exterior body parts & interior panels
• Properly mounting & securing components to vehicles
• Routing wires and cabling into vehicles
• Splicing wires and/or soldering connections to equipment & components
• Terminating connections onradios, LED lights, sirens, radar components, and electrical components
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing and/or replacing electrical components
• Documenting all work completed on work orders accurately
• Maintaining a clean, organized and safe working area

Job Requirements

Working knowledge of automobile electronics (12 Voltage systems) and proficiency using basic hand and power tools.

Able to: Communicate & work with other employees to execute efficient and quality installations that meet company standards. Provide direct customer service as needed, perform diagnostics/troubleshoot and make repairs to equipment.

• Work inside small areas like vehicle trunks, underneath cars, in engine compartments, underneath dashboards.
• Must be able to lift, squat, kneel, stoop, bend, lay down, twist, climb, stand, sit, etc.
• Assemble small and large items: brackets, partitions, light bars, push bumpers, cargo boxes, vehicle parts, fasteners, wires, loom, clamps, cable ties, etc. using both hands.
• Be in overall good physical health and have full motion/use of hands, fingers, arms, legs, feet, shoulders, elbows, neck, etc. to fit into tight spaces and inspect/install wiring and products inside tight compartments, under, in and around the vehicle.
• Must be able to work above, in, on and under vehicles.
• Have attention to detail and a great work ethic.

Basic automotive (12- Volt) electrical knowledge along with general automotive experience is preferred but not required as well as working or advanced knowledge of current emergency vehicle lighting systems, sirens.

Job Type: Full-time

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug test and have a clean driver’s record.

Pay: $21.00 -$35.00 per hour Pay range dependent on experience.

Expected hours: 40 per week, Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm