MOBILE UPFITTING SPECIALIST

Summary:

Install a variety of different equipment, wiring, and electrical systems into vehicles. Qualified candidates must be capable and comfortable removing OEM vehicle interior trim with complete wiring and electrical system. Experience with soldering, wire routing, wire protection, fusing, multi-voltage charging systems, relays/Switching/Integration is a plus. Experience with 12-volt installations experience, preferably with GPS, alarms, low-voltage mobile electronics, or stereos is preferred. Experience installing mobile electronic equipment into vehicles is highly preferred.

Level:

This is the second level of the Mobile Installation Career path after the Mobile Installation Technician (1) and followed by Mobile Upfitting Specialist Lead (3).

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

Perform installations of fixed & wireless communications equipment by assembling and bolting equipment into vehicles by using guidelines. Limited supervision by the of Lead or Service manager.

Be able to do a complete mobile installation, communication equipment install as well as being able to remove vehicle interior and wiring (or rewiring) a complete electrical system.

Install electrical wiring harnesses, connect electrical fittings, drill holes, soldering and perform all physical tasks associated with upfitting vehicles.

Develop efficient wiring routes throughout the vehicle and enable future replacement and/or troubleshooting

Remove and disassemble OEM vehicle interiors when necessary.

Perform quality control tasks in preparing the vehicles for departure as well as to ensure all parts are fitted and screwed in properly.

Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with equipment as necessary.

Maintain safe, clean and orderly tools and work area.

Continuous learning in new products, skills techniques from colleagues and manufacturers

Installations may be at the shop location or at a customer's site.

Inventory/assemble parts and stage the installation prior to install to ensure correct parts available.

Complete job tickets and time sheets to record installation work.

Maintain positive customer relations and communication additional information when needed.

Must be able to travel, this may be local, daily travel or overnight travel.

Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma is required, any additional education or trade school training of electrical, wiring, automotive is preferred.

• Experience working in an auto body shop
• Experience installing car stereo and electronic equipment highly preferred
• Experience removing the interior trim of vehicles
• Basic understanding of electrical theory and low-voltage electronics
• Completes job tickets, sales orders, and other required work documents.
• Willingness to train other Mobile Installation Technicians
• Knowledge of hand and power tools is required
• Possess the drive and mental aptitude to work safely with tools and understand auto-wiring.
• Self-motivated, professional, listen and follow directions of Service Manager
• Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to follow directions; evaluate problems and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work well in small teams

Licenses, Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License
• **Clean Driving Record is required ** (Major infractions are a disqualifier. ex: DUI, any drug motor vehicle offence, hit & run, reckless driving infractions, driving while suspended, passing a stopped school bus, involvement in a fatal accident, or 3 or more minor infractions within 3 year period)
• Current Basic MECP Certified or prior certification