Automotive Electrician (Fire) - Milledgeville

FOUTS BROS INC•Milledgeville, GA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Fouts Bros is a family-owned business since 1952 with facilities in Georgia and Texas. Fouts Bros is proud to have become one of the largest and most diverse commercial truck manufacturers in the US. Fouts Bros is committed to developing new commercial vehicles that provide industry-best value, quality, and dependability. Fouts Fire is a leading fire equipment company dedicated to providing high-quality fire trucks and emergency vehicles to fire departments and emergency responders. Our mission is to ensure the safety and efficiency of fire and rescue operations through reliable and expertly maintained equipment. Our company's core values are quality, efficiency, continuous improvement, safety, and teamwork. We believe in conducting business with honesty and transparency, continuously seeking new ways to improve and evolve, fostering relationships with our community and supporting local initiatives, and operating in an environmentally responsible manner to minimize our impact on the planet. Job Summary: Automotive Electricians are responsible for installing electrical accessories or components for up-fitting truck bodies, such as beacon lights, strobe lights, relays, trailer plugs, cranes, dump trucks, break controllers, and compressors. They will assemble and wire electrical parts following a schematic drawing by using hand, machine and/or power tools. They will inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects and do electronic diagnostics. It also requires a combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, kneeling and crawling.

Requirements

Knowledge of selecting correct wires and tools.
Knowledge of OEM wiring (color codes & functions).
Knowledge of electrical schematic diagrams.
Experience in Underbody Compressor/Generator Hydraulic Compressors.
Working knowledge of 12-volt & 24-volt systems.
Knowledge of electrical schematic diagrams.
Must have knowledge of PTO wiring and diagnostics.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of using mathematics to solve problems.
Understanding diagrams and work-related documents.
Time management.

Nice To Haves

3 years automotive electrical diagnostics / repair / installation.

Responsibilities

Install various types of vehicle lighting i.e. beacon lights, strobe lights, etc.
Install various switches and relays
Install trailer plugs, cranes / auxiliary batteries, dump trucks, compressors
Install Brake Controllers (standard, electrical, or air brake systems)
Pneumatic Systems and Electrical
Use overhead cranes to lift parts, units, motors, generators, or subassemblies.
Read technical information needed and work orders to perform installations.
Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects.
Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
Cut materials according to specifications or needs
Disassemble and reassemble equipment dashes for installation
Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion.
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
Follow safety guidelines.