Lead Install Technician

Service & Installation Of Car Wash Systems

This position is responsible for the service and installation of car wash systems and other related installations. Required to establish, promote, and maintain relationships with all customers, co-workers, and sales representatives. The Install Lead is responsible for the day-to-day decisions within the Install Team, including, but not limited to supervising the installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of equipment in the field to ensure optimal usage and quality. Capable of working independently with little general supervision.

Responsibilities

Supervise the installation of commercial car wash equipment and understand electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Manages each installation project from the equipment delivery, through the opening of the car wash ensuring timely deliveries and a full successful completion of the project.

Coordinates with onsite personnel, sales staff, and upper management to deliver high quality, and on time projects.

Makes equipment recommendations based on the site and customer needs.

Reviews, prioritizes, and organizes all installations and other projects to be completed.

Forecasts crewing needs to meet peak demands of the business and partners with the Install Manager to staff accordingly.

Train and develop install team and leads by example.

Effectively communicate goals and expectations to create onsite accountability.

Ensures all established policies and procedures are followed by the team.

Enforce a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

Maintains continuity among team members by communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

Maintains customer confidence by keeping location information confidential.

Maintains company assets, including service vehicles, tools and equipment.

Interact with customers reflecting courtesy, integrity and good workmanship.

Comply with pertinent safety codes and regulations, i.e., OSHA.

Understands that there may be other duties to perform as needed that are not itemized in this job description.

Qualifications

Experience & Education :

High School Diploma / GED required. Preference given to Technical School graduates, Automotive Techs, Fabricators, & Installers.

Five (7) years minimum of hands on installation or construction field.

Ideal candidate will have a background in any Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Welding, Fabricator or Construction trades with hands on experience, or two years of trade school or equivalent in field experience.

Prior experience in the Electrical, Automotive, HVAC, or Welding is a plus.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.

Consistently demonstrates ability to recognize and deal with priorities.

Seeks guidance and direction, as necessary, for performance of duties.

Travel required.

Will require proper coordination, and motor skills to work with power / hand tools as needed.

Clean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands :

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing & installation environment.

Must be able to work in non-climate controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air.

Will require heavy work (lifting greater than 30 pounds). Ability to carry 50 lbs. for 100 feet unassisted.

Machinery operation requires the use of safety PPE equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, steel-toe shoes, and hardhats. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility. Ability to stand for 8 hours per day.

The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Materials and Equipment Used : Will require proper coordination, and motor skills to work with power / hand tools as needed. Tools : Impact Driver, Air Ratchet, Socket set, Box End, Allen, Torx Wrenches, Screwdrivers, Nut Divers, Pneumatic riveters, Drills (cordless, electric) and drill bits, Vices, Taps, Cutting Tools, Hammers, Other machinery (swage crimpers, cloth cutters, impeller balancing, MIG).

Candidates will be required to complete a background check and drug screen before beginning work.

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate whats next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us.

We offer 100% employer paid medical plan. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include : 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage.

Sonny's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.