ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to)

Working and reporting directly to the Upfitting Manager, this position will perform all upfitting tasks, which include:

Installing all equipment necessary to modify brand-new, as well as used vehicles into commercial and consumer vehicles for the purposes of work, play, or emergency services. This includes routing and installing wire harnesses, partitions, auxiliary batteries, light bars, safety and security equipment, power supplies, water sources, generators, inverters, and more. Disassembling and reassembling factory vehicles Being expected to read drawings, including electrical schematics with limited help.

 

The Upfitting Technician:

Must be comfortable working in an industrial environment that may require heavy physical duties. Work will involve frequent standing, bending, twisting, stooping and kneeling. Fieldwork may be required at times as well as varying work hours. Some overtime may be required. Will work independently, maintain accurate records, find efficiencies while respecting quality, and contribute ideas to the company. Will be expected to supply their own set of tools commonly used in the performance of automotive repair work. Time will be given to new employees to purchase these items after hire if required.

 

DIMENSIONS:

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Qualitative: Measured by achieving core competencies & annual reviews.

 

Quantitative: Measured on meeting monthly sales budgets, KPI’s, and internal/external customer satisfaction metrics.

 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

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Internal:  Work in close daily partnership with the Technicians in the upfitting facility bay, front office sales and coordinators, as well as some SHQ staff members.

 

External:  Work with a number of external customers and must deliver a high quality customer experience on a consistent basis.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Have experience working with automotive electrical systems.

·         Have experience working with automotive mechanical systems.

·         Have a valid driver’s license.

·         Have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

·         Be a constructive team player and possess and exhibit a positive attitude.

·         Be detail-oriented and focused on quality workmanship.

·         Be comfortable in an exciting fast-paced environment.

·         Higher consideration will be given to candidates who have completed at least two years, preferably graduated, from a four-year trade school, vocational high school or equivalent, with courses in general shop and automotive repair

·         Consideration will also be granted to those with a valid mechanic’s license or who are ASE Automotive Technician or EVT Emergency Vehicle Technician certified.