Installer

Vehicle Installer

MCA, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced Vehicle Installer in the Alexandria, Louisiana area to support our fast-growing Voice (MSS) division.

MCA is building a team of people who share our values of service first, growth, teamwork, and safety. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. When you join our team, you join the MCA family! We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Education and Certification Incentives, and much more.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Connecting electrical fittings, drilling holes, soldering, and performing all physical tasks associated with modifying vehicles for the acceptance of emergency-related equipment.
• Installing electrical wiring, antenna systems, routing antenna, data, and power cabling, and applying a variety of electrical connectors.
• Disassembling and reassembling trim, seats, lights, headliners, and carpets in motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and/or any other type of equipment to properly route wiring and install equipment.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with equipment as necessary.
• Completing installations for a diverse range of vehicle makes and models, including sedans, SUVs, commercial trucks, buses, motorcycles, and ATVs.
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment, including the orderliness of tools.
• Learning new products, skills, and techniques from colleagues and manufacturers.
• Completing all required paperwork and documentation.
• Maintaining customer confidence by keeping service information confidential.

What You Will Bring To The Team:

• 2 years of technical experience, or a combination of related education/experience.
• Basic knowledge and experience with the installation of systems/equipment within various vehicle types, such as 2-way radios, controls, lighting, cameras, antennas, GPS, sirens, and other relevant devices/public safety equipment
• Knowledge/ability to read electrical diagrams and install.
• Basic ability to test/troubleshoot electrical and system issues.
• Ability to assemble/disassemble, properly route wiring, connect electrical fittings, install wiring harnesses, drill holes, solder, and perform the physical tasks associated with the vehicle upfits and installations.
• Basic understanding of DC voltage, resistance, and current.
• Basic understanding of wire gauges and fuses based on DC demand.
• Ability to use basic tools and test equipment, including hand tools, power drills, multimeters, and watt meters.

Your Environment And Physical Requirements:

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; utilize personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to potentially hazardous materials, lift (overhead, waist level) from the floor, bending, frequently utilize near vision use for reading and computer use; be able to handle semi-frequent stressful conditions (cardiovascular), frequently work in outdoor weather conditions, frequently move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally ascend/descend a ladder, operate a motor vehicle, frequently position self to maintain computers or other equipment as needed.

On-call for critical systems maintenance may be required. First shift hours Monday Friday, with occasional 2nd or 3rd shift and weekends depending on project schedules.

Travel Requirements:

Necessary travel to support the company and customers.

Reporting Location: 3305 Fern Street, Alexandria, LA 71302

Direct Reports:

No Direct Reports