Vehicle Installer

Mobile Communications America•Albany, GA

About The Position

MCA is seeking an experienced Vehicle Installer in the Albany, Georgia area to support its MSS division. The role modifies vehicles and other equipment to accommodate emergency-related systems and equipment, including wiring, antennas, data and power cabling, and electrical connectors. Installations may involve sedans, SUVs, commercial trucks, buses, motorcycles, ATVs, heavy equipment, and other equipment types. The installer diagnoses equipment issues, documents work, maintains a safe and orderly work area, protects confidential service information, and learns new products and techniques from colleagues and manufacturers. The position has no direct reports and may require travel to support company and customer needs. Critical-systems maintenance may require on-call availability. First-shift hours are Monday through Friday, with occasional second- or third-shift work and weekends depending on project schedules.

Requirements

At least 2 years of technical experience, or a combination of related education and experience.
Basic knowledge and experience installing systems or equipment in various vehicle types, such as two-way radios, controls, lighting, cameras, antennas, GPS, sirens, and other relevant devices or public-safety equipment.
Knowledge of or ability to read electrical and installation diagrams.
Basic ability to test and troubleshoot electrical and system issues.
Ability to assemble and disassemble equipment, route wiring, connect electrical fittings, install wiring harnesses, drill holes, solder, and perform physical vehicle upfit and installation tasks.
Basic understanding of DC voltage, resistance, and current.
Basic understanding of wire gauge and fuse selection based on DC current demand.
Ability to use basic tools and test equipment, including hand tools, power drills, multimeters, and watt meters.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and working in varied indoor and outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

Connect electrical fittings, drill holes, solder, and perform physical tasks associated with vehicle modifications and installations.
Install electrical wiring, antenna systems, route antenna, data, and power cabling, and apply electrical connectors.
Disassemble and reassemble vehicle or equipment trim, seats, lights, headliners, and carpet to route wiring and install equipment.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems as necessary.
Complete installations across a range of vehicle makes and models, including sedans, SUVs, commercial trucks, buses, motorcycles, and ATVs.
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment, including keeping tools orderly.
Learn new products, skills, and techniques from colleagues and manufacturers.
Complete required paperwork and documentation.
Maintain customer confidence by keeping service information confidential.
Travel as necessary to support company and customer needs.
Be available for on-call critical-systems maintenance when required.