Senior Installer

Sr. Vehicle Installer

Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA), your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced Sr. Vehicle Installer in the Birmingham, AL 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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, route antenna, data, and power cabling, and applying a variety of electrical connectors successfully.
• 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.
• Preparing written reports and communicating verbally with customers as well as third-party vendor representatives, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Serving as a mentor to less experienced team members and assisting in training/onboarding.
• Acting as a technical team lead on small-scope projects and oversee shop operations.
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment including orderly of tools.
• Learning new products, skills techniques from colleagues and manufacturers.
• Completing all required paperwork and documentation.
• Maintaining customer confidence by keeping service information confidential.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of technical installation experience.
• Proficient in 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.
• Strong knowledge/ability to read electrical and install diagrams.
• Strong ability to test/troubleshoot electrical and system issues.
• Proficient in assembling/disassembling, properly routing wiring, connecting electrical fittings, installing wiring harnesses, drilling holes, soldering, and performing the physical tasks associated with the vehicle upfits and installations.
• Strong understanding of DC voltage, resistance, and current.
• Strong understanding of wire gauge and fuses based on DC current demand.
• Ability to use basic tools and test equipment, including hand tools, power drillers, multi-meters, and watt meters.

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:

Travel as necessary to support company and customer needs.

Direct Reports:

No Direct Reports