Vehicle Installer

Vehicle Installer

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

MCA seeks team members who share our values: service, growth, teamwork, and safety. As a Military Friendly Employer, we welcome veterans, with over 250 already on board. Join us and become part of the MCA family, where we prioritize both work and enjoyment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay, Education Incentives, and 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, route 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 orderly 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 current demand.
• Ability to use basic tools and test equipment, including hand tools, power drills, multi-meters, 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 MondayFriday, 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

Who We Are:

Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA) provides wireless communication, data, and security solutions that enhance workplace safety, security, and efficiency nationwide. Customers trust us to provide a portfolio of turn-key systems, products, and services including two-way radio communications, vehicle uplift, security video and access control systems, BDA/DAS, remote monitoring, GPS tracking, SCADA, dispatch, mass notification, and point-to-point wireless networks. Our more than 60,000 customers span industries such as public safety, commercial, manufacturing, education, healthcare, utilities, and government. In addition to being the largest Motorola partner in the U.S., MCA has strategic partnerships with over 1,000 major manufacturers to offer an extensive portfolio of products and technologies.

What We Believe:

We are better together through the MCA Way: living our core values of Service First, Growth, Teamwork, and Safety. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. A component of our business that embodies the MCA advantage is our "Service First DNA" culture. Service isn't just a motto for MCA, it's an integral part of who we are and goes beyond our customers to our employees, partners, shareholders, and communities.

Note: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Mobile Communications America, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace and is an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. At MCA, we are "better together."