Senior Upfitter Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Level 4 Upfitter Technician / Team Lead Role Overview

The Level 4 Upfitter Technician / Team Lead is responsible for leading complex police and emergency vehicle builds while overseeing technician workflow, quality control, and production efficiency. This role combines advanced automotive electrical expertise with hands-on leadership, troubleshooting, and build planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of upfitter technicians
• Plan builds, schedules, and daily workflow to meet production goals
• Conduct team huddles and provide technical guidance
• Perform advanced emergency vehicle installations, including:
  • Wiring harnesses and non-OEM wire harness creation
  • Controllers, power supplies, and complete console wiring
  • Light bars, partitions, push bumpers, and storage systems
  • Camera systems, front/rear radar systems, and communications equipment
  • Prisoner partitions, cargo/storage boxes, and window barriers
• Complete full interior and exterior upfit installations and modifications
• Program systems and diagnose electrical faults
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical diagrams
• Troubleshoot build issues and adapt to design or part incompatibility changes
• Oversee build quality and production documentation
• Analyze flag hour performance and production efficiency
• Review quotes, build feasibility, and support new vehicle/product integrations
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality expectations

Industry Experience

• Vehicle modification and custom police vehicle builds
• Law enforcement fleet upfitting, including police, sheriff, and constable vehicles
• Emergency vehicle modification and equipment integration

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid Texas driver's license required
• 5+ years of automotive electrical systems experience preferred
• 5+ years of police or emergency vehicle upfitting experience preferred
• Strong leadership, troubleshooting, and organizational skills
• Experience with wiring, programming, cable management, and secure routing
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and pass an extensive background check

Preferred Certifications

• ASE Automotive Technician certification or valid mechanic's license
• EVT (Emergency Vehicle Technician) certification

Compensation & Benefits

• $35 per flag hour based on actual upfitting time per vehicle
• Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off