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UpFit VA

Automotive 12V Technician / Emergency Vehicle Upfitter (Local Veteran Owned Shop)

Pay: $16–$25/hr

Posted: 4 days ago

Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 18 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

An Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic repairs and performs maintenance on cars and smaller trucks; may conduct auto inspections.

$50,071 / year median in Virginia

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

12V Automotive Technicians Wanted - Join UpFit VA Virginia Beach, VA | Full-Time | $16-$25/hr Based on Experience UpFit VA is a fast-paced, Veteran-owned emergency vehicle upfitting shop building Police, Fire, EMS, and Government vehicles. We're looking for experienced technicians who know automotive 12V electrical systems and take pride in clean, professional work. Car audio and mobile electronics installers are strongly encouraged to apply. Why Work With Us? ✅ Competitive Pay Based on Experience ✅ No Weekends + Major Holidays Off ✅ Paid Time Off After Probation ✅ Professional Tools & Equipment ✅ Unique Police, Fire, EMS & Government Builds ✅ Growth Opportunities ✅ Qualified technicians may also have opportunities to work on custom automotive builds through NBD Motorsports What We Need Strong automotive 12V electrical experience Wiring, troubleshooting & multimeter proficiency Soldering, crimping & heat-shrink Ability to read and plan electrical schematics Clean wire routing & equipment installation Emergency vehicle upfitting experience is a major plus Fabrication & light welding experience is a plus

IMPORTANT

This is not an entry-level 12V position. We will train you on our equipment and build standards, but you must already understand automotive 12V electrical systems. If you're a 12V technician, car audio installer, mobile electronics installer, emergency vehicle upfitter, or skilled custom automotive technician , we want to hear from you. and build something different — from mission-ready emergency vehicles to high-end custom builds.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Professional development assistance Application Question(s): What does

A/C & D/C

mean? Is a Standard Automotive 12V electrical system considered a High-Voltage System? Are you a Punctual Person? Do you have a Reliable Vehicle? Do you have previous 12 Volt Wiring Experience?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) ASE Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person