UPFITTER TECHNICIAN

— LEVEL A Senior

• Lead Upfitter Technician Auto Action Technologies Kenilworth, NJ Job Details Full-time $28
• $36 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Customer communication Controller area network (CAN) bus Electrical drafting for control systems projects Team leadership Wiring diagrams Process improvement Managerial communication Lifting CDL Automotive electronics High school diploma or GED Team development Driver's License Power distribution systems Mentoring Quality inspection Grounding systems Electrical drafting for industrial equipment projects Hand tools Full Job Description The Level A Technician is our most skilled builder and the technical anchor of the shop.

You handle the most complex, high-stakes builds — specialty command units, surveillance vehicles, mobile medical platforms — and serve as the go-to resource for troubleshooting, quality assurance, and team development. You are not just a technician; you are a mentor, a quality gatekeeper, and a direct representative of the standard Auto Action Technologies delivers to every first responder customer. Reports to Director of Operations

• Upfitting FLSA status Non-exempt / Hourly (OT eligible) / Commission Pay range $28
• $36+ per / hour Inclusive of base pay + commission per install EVT Level 2 required; EVT Level 3 or ASE Master Technician preferred Mon
• Fri, 8:00 AM
• 4:30 PM
• Flexibility for fleet delivery deadlines Full range of shop physical demands; occasional field service or customer site visits

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead complex, custom builds from project kickoff through quality release and customer delivery Serve as technical authority for electrical system design, troubleshooting, and full system integration Own quality assurance for the shop — inspect and sign off on Level B and C builds before release Design and execute custom wiring harness layouts for non-standard platforms and specialty vehicles Configure, program, and commission advanced multiplex and control systems Lead specialty vehicle conversions including mobile command, surveillance vans, and mobile medical units Diagnose and resolve complex electrical faults, intermittent issues, and post-delivery warranty callbacks Collaborate with sales and project management to review customer specs and flag build riskspre-production Train Level B and C technicians through hands-on instruction, skill assessments, and build reviews Develop and maintain build documentation, wiring standards, and shop best practices Interface directly with customers, municipal fleet managers, and department leadership during high-profilebuilds Manage parts requisitions and coordinate with procurement on specialty components

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

7+ years of emergency vehicle upfitting or advanced automotive electrical experience EVT Level 2 certification required; Level 3 strongly preferred — company will support testing and fees Expert-level 12/24-volt electrical knowledge: power distribution, CAN bus, multiplexing, grounding systems Deep familiarity with all major EVT platforms: SoundOff bluePRINT, Federal Signal iCan, Whelen ION,Code 3 Experience with specialty vehicle platforms: Sprinter/Transit vans, box trucks, SUV command unit builds Ability to develop custom wiring diagrams and modify existing schematics for non-standard applications Proven ability to mentor technicians and hold the shop to a professional quality standard Strong communication skills — comfortable presenting completed builds and discussing specs withcustomers First responder background strongly preferred: firefighter, EMT, law enforcement, or dispatch experience Valid driver's license required; CDL a plus for delivery of completed apparatus

WHAT SETS OUR LEVEL A APART

You are the person our customers trust when the build has to be right the first time You shape our build standards — your input directly improves every vehicle that leaves the shop You have a voice in hiring decisions, process improvements, and the direction of operations You represent Auto Action Technologies in the field — your work is our reputation

Pay:

$28.00

• $36.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person