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Upfitting Technician

Metro Emergency Upfitters

Metro Emergency Upfitters

Full-time
Pryor, OK, USA
Posted on Oct 21, 2024

Company Description

Metro Emergency Upfitters, LLC (“MEU”), is a premier vehicle upfitter specializing in police and fire response vehicles, road maintenance vehicles, public utility, and specialty vehicles. MEU serves municipalities, law enforcement, military, fire rescue, and private security sectors, offering access to top manufacturers of public safety and commercial equipment.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Upfit Tech at Metro Emergency Upfitters in Pryor Creek, OK. The Upfit Tech will be responsible for installing and assembling emergency vehicle equipment, conducting quality checks, troubleshooting electrical systems, and ensuring the functionality of vehicle upfitting components. Training

Technicians will be trained on-site at our OKC location in preparation for employment at the new MEU Pryor Creek location inside the MidAmerica Industrial Park. Grand opening of the MEU Pryor Creek location TBA.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in vehicle equipment installation and assembly • Experience in troubleshooting electrical systems • Strong attention to detail and quality checks • Knowledge of emergency vehicle upfitting components • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment • Excellent communication and teamwork skills • Physical ability to lift and move heavy equipment • Previous experience in automotive or electrical work is a plus

Skills

• Preventive Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Maintenance and Repair

• English • Teamwork • Continuous Improvement • Project Planning • Electrical Wiring • Programming • Customer-Focused Service

Qualifications Talents

• Replace and clean electrical or electronic components. • Run new speaker and electrical cables. • Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles. • Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers. • Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters. • Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems. • Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors and add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces, reinstalling interior parts. • Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.

Tools & Technologies

• Phillips head screwdrivers • Power drills • Ratchets • Socket wrenches • Torx drivers • Trim removal tools • Utility knives • Wire cutters • Wire strippers • Wire crimpers • Socket wrench sets • Adjustable widemouth pliers • Offset screwdrivers • Hammers • Flat blade screwdrivers • Door panel fastener removal tools • Clip and staple pullers

Activities • Making Decisions and Solving Problems • Performing General Physical Activities • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment • Thinking Creatively • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events • Handling and Moving Objects • Getting Information • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Technician level advancement

Associate Technician Hourly Range $16-18 • Basic tool knowledge • Identify specific tools and know how to use them • Demonstrates proper soldering techniques • Complete soldering class • Perform soldering test • Demonstrates proper vehicle tear down methods and best practices • Basic product knowledge • Able to identify and explain what it does • Demonstrates proper installation techniques

Technician Hourly Range $18-22 • General vehicle upfit product knowledge • Product placement • Understands importance of placement • Basic Programming • Able to set up hardware menu • Able to set relays up for lighting • Set siren tones • Understand priorities • Set dependency • Demonstrates proper vehicle installation techniques and best practices • Understanding basic troubleshooting principles • Able to use a multimeter • Perform a parasitic draw test • EVT Certification

Senior Technician Hourly Range $22-27 • Advanced vehicle upfit product knowledge

• Advanced Programming • Able to install horn ring and rumblers • Virtual buttons • CAN functions • Able to program without supervision • Demonstrates proficient use of industry tools • Demonstrates proficient installation techniques and best practices • Can perform quality control reviews with limited supervision and < 3% come-back rate • Vehicles that come back within a 30-day time frame with an installation issue

Staff Technician Hourly Range $27+ • Master level vehicle upfit product knowledge • Ability to program on different brand controllers • Has the knowledge on compatibility between products • Demonstrates the ability to train on product knowledge and installation techniques • Can perform quality control reviews with limited supervision and < 1% come-back rate • Vehicles that come back within a 30-day time frame with an installation issue

Job wage description

Wage Type Hourly Minimum Starting Wage $16.00 Maximum Starting Wage $24.00 Additional Wage Information Wage commensurate with experience

Job Location Main Office

Metro Emergency Upfitters, LLC 10308 SE 29th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73150, United States MEU Pryor Creek, Oklahoma location to open in 2025. Exact date TBA Additional Information Medical Insurance, Dental, Paid Time Off

SEND ALL RESUMES TO GENERAL MANAGERS: Branson Perry Branson@meuokc.com Mike Plunkett Mike@meuokc.com

Metro Emergency Upfitters is an equal opportunity employer.