Communication Installer I -091

Oakland County•Pontiac, MI

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Oakland County is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Communication Installer I to install, maintain, repair, and support communication and electronic equipment in County and contracted-agency vehicles. The position is onsite and work is performed in a typical garage environment, with travel to other County locations and local suppliers as needed. The role supports County operations and public safety services through vehicle equipment work, troubleshooting, transportation, and recordkeeping. The employee performs basic installations and removals by disassembling and reassembling portions of vehicles, attaching brackets and antennas, and connecting equipment to vehicle power supplies. Equipment may include mobile communication systems, computers, cameras, radar detectors, scanners, emergency lighting, sirens, and related technology. The employee repairs non-technical problems, uses test equipment, replaces components, and cleans, paints, or refurbishes equipment casings and brackets. Applicants must be high school graduates or have a GED certificate, and must meet one of two experience or education pathways: at least six months of full-time experience installing, maintaining, and repairing communications, computers, cameras, and other vehicle equipment, or the equivalent of 15 semester credit hours in basic electronics coursework from an accredited institution. A valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license is required. Candidates must successfully clear and maintain a national fingerprint-based background check conducted by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office to retain unescorted access to County facilities.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED certificate.
At least six months of full-time work experience installing, maintaining, and repairing communications, computers, cameras, and other equipment in vehicles; alternatively, completion of the equivalent of 15 semester credit hours in basic electronics coursework at an accredited college, university, or technical institution.
Valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
Successfully clear and maintain a national fingerprint-based background check conducted by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office; clearance is required for unescorted access to County facilities.
Ability to communicate work-related information clearly and professionally.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or be a passenger.

Responsibilities

Install and remove mobile communications equipment, computers, cameras, radar detectors, scanners, and other equipment in County vehicles.
Disassemble and reassemble portions of vehicles, including seats, trim panels, carpeting, roof liners, glove boxes, dashboard panels, center consoles, screens, and gun racks, to access installation locations.
Attach supporting brackets and antennas and make electrical connections to vehicle power supplies.
Repair non-technical equipment problems, including loose brackets, broken wires, and wiring shorts involving radios, computers, cameras, scanners, radar detectors, antennas, sirens, and other equipment.
Use test equipment and replace components as needed.
Clean and paint casings and brackets, and refurbish the exterior of communications and other electronic equipment.
Travel to County departments to collect damaged equipment for repair and deliver repaired equipment.
Travel to local suppliers to obtain electronic replacement or repair parts.
Maintain records of parts, equipment, and services required for equipment installations and removals.
Travel to and perform duties at assigned Oakland County job locations and buildings.
Perform other duties as assigned, comply with policies and standards, and use current Countywide or department-specific software to complete assignments.