Emergency Vehicle Upfit Technician- Trainee

Emergency Vehicle Upfit Technician- Trainee

Make a real impact with LEHR Upfitters! We're a fast-growing company in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry, expanding through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, and we're looking for passionate professionals ready to grow with us. At LEHR Upfitters, we help first responders do their jobs safely and effectively by customizing emergency vehicles to meet their exact needsfrom removing unnecessary parts to installing lights, sirens, gun racks, and more. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping protect the people who protect us. Are you ready to drive your career forward? Are you passionate, motivated, and ready to make an impact?

The ideal candidate will have great attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, automotive knowledge, and a thirst for knowledge, and will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. We will train the right person! The Emergency Vehicle Upfit Technician- Trainee plays a critical role in ensuring that our first responders operate safe, reliable, and effective vehicles. The Emergency Vehicle Upfit Technician- Trainees are tasked with installing the following equipment: Emergency Vehicle Lighting and Control Systems, Sirens, Prisoner Transport Systems, Radios, Radar, In-Car-Camera Systems, License Plate Readers, Equipment Consoles and Cargo Cabinets, Weapon and Drone mounting systems, and front push bars.

Compensation and Benefits

• $20-$24 per hour, depending on experience
• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401K

Schedule

• Full Time-Hourly
• Typical schedule is Monday-Friday 6:00 A.M. 2:30 P.M. Some overtime required

Attributes of a Strong Candidate

• Ability to work with hand and power tools such as screw drivers, wrenches, hand drills, etc.
• Proven 12V experience a plus
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics - a plus
• Aptitude in mechanical, electrical, and electronic components from various sources is a plus
• Capability to bend, twist, reach, and lift to 50 lbs. without assistance
• Capacity to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong work ethic
• Thirst for knowledge
• Valid driver's license

Primary Responsibilities

• Removal of factory interior and exterior equipment and parts
• Installation of specialized emergency vehicle lightbars, emergency lighting, push bumpers, sirens, controllers, speakers, partitions, window bars, prisoner seats, gun racks, in-car video, computers, license plate recognition, and much more
• Attention to detail as it relates to job progress and tracking of hours

We look forward to receiving your resume!