Upfit Technician - Fleet Services

County of Weld•Greeley, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Weld County is seeking a Vehicle Upfit Technician to join their Fleet Services team. This role involves building and outfitting vehicles for the Sheriffs Office and Public Works departments. The technician will install specialized equipment such as emergency lights, sirens, two-way radios, mobile data, and communication equipment into passenger vehicles and light trucks. While a background in public safety vehicle installation is preferred, it is not required. The candidate must possess their own basic tools and will be responsible for communicating updates and issues to the department head.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
A good understanding of 12 VDC electrical systems for installing accessories.
Maintain an orderly and clean working environment, keeping the installers area organized.
Must have a general knowledge and ability to read electrical diagrams.
Able to operate and maneuver trailers.
Understanding and ability to operate small powered and manual hand tools and equipment.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and reports.
Ability to write routine reports and simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present and communicate information in one on one and small group situations.
Ability to learn and follow safety precautions common to labor positions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
Ability to illustrate and interpret graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed yet straight forward written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to respond to and solve problems involving several variables in standard situations.
Ability to utilize reference skills to locate accurate information quickly with minimal resource.
Ability to function independently as well as in a team environment to complete all necessary duties.
Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.
Candidate must have a valid Driver’s License and Liability Insurance.
Candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) evaluation.
Subject to continuous monthly MVR monitoring and random drug screens throughout employment.
Subject to pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Public Safety vehicle installation background
2 years of upfit experience.
Experience or knowledge of Vehicle Audio Systems, Mobile Video Systems, Vehicle Remote Starters, Vehicle Security Systems

Responsibilities

Perform installation of specialized equipment.
Test and troubleshoot specialized equipment.
Disassemble the interior and exterior of new vehicles (seats, carpeting, flooring, dash and interior panels, headliners, lights) to prepare vehicle for installation of new systems.
Complete installations for a diverse range of vehicle makes and models, including sedans, SUVs, commercial trucks, and heavy machinery.
Work out minor damage in body panels, fenders, skirting and sheet metal trim, and weld torn metal.
Remove and install bolt-on components such as hoods, deck lids, fenders, trim, doors, glass and interior components, and verify dimensional accuracy.
Remove and recover specialized equipment from end-of-life vehicles.
Maintain and track materials for jobs.
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly tools and work area.
Complete all required paperwork and documentation.
Follow policies, procedures, and the Weld County Code of Conduct.
Adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information.