About Frontline, an Oshkosh company

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, has been the leading custom communications vehicle manufacturer since 1985 and has built over 2,500 highly customized vehicles for this industry.  Our team members design and manufacture high-quality, reliable broadcast and communications vehicles for electronic news gathering, satellite uplink, field production, bonded cellular Live&Drive, and weather reporting applications without the use of subcontractors, all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh family, we have the unique ability to leverage our manufacturing, procurement and engineering resources across the breadth of our organization, making our products truly unique and built for breakthrough. 

SUMMARY

The position, Electrician, is responsible for installing and connecting various electrical wiring systems on heavy trucks. The electrician is also responsible for ensuring electrical systems are operating correctly for each unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Install and connect various electric wiring systemsConduct functional tests of electrical systemsCorrect or adjust any identified problemsPerforms electrical panel installation, miscellaneous electrical components installations, as described by engineering and performs quality checks on work performed.Read and understand blue prints.Trouble shoots problems on work performed.Works with minimal supervision and uses good judgment to ensure product meets with company’s performance standards; quality control checks are performed on work twice daily by supervisor or other member of quality staff prior to customer delivery.Informs appropriate supervisor of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.Maintains company-required performance standards and maintenance records for identified equipment.Follows safety proceduresWorks overtime as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

The above listed functions and responsibilities cannot specifically detail all duties associated with the job.  As the work place situation changes, duties and responsibilities will be added and changed as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

High school education or equivalent.Minimum of 2 years experience in the AC/DC electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields, and use of various hand tools are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Technical school certification in related field.

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

*All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusSense of sound is requiredAbility to climb ladders and a sense of balance is requiredLimb and finger dexterity is requiredAbility to stand for extended periods of timeAbility to perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motionsAbility to occasionally kneel and squatAbility to lift 35lbs

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, vest

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.