Upfit Technician

Weld County is looking for a Vehicle Upfit Technician to build Sheriffs Office and Public Works vehicles. Equipment being installed includes emergency lights, sirens, two-way radios, mobile data, communication equipment, and aftermarket equipment into passenger vehicles and light trucks for law enforcement and utility applications. Public Safety vehicle installation background preferred but not required. Candidate must possess own basic tools such as sockets, wrenches, and pliers. Candidate will communicate updates and issues on a regular basis with department head.

The following job duties are established to outline the basic duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Perform installation of specialized equipment.
• Test / troubleshoot specialized equipment.
• Disassemble the interior and exterior of new vehicles (seats, carpeting, flooring, dash and interior panels, headliners, lights to prepare vehicle for installation of new systems.
• Complete installations for diverse range of vehicle makes and models, including sedans, SUVs, commercial trucks, and heavy machinery.
• Work out minor damage in body panels, fenders, skirting and sheet metal trim, and weld torn metal.
• Remove and install bolt-on components such as hoods, deck lids, fenders, trim, doors, glass and interior components, and verify dimensional accuracy.
• Remove and recover specialized equipment from end of life vehicles.
• Maintain and track materials for jobs.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly tools and work area.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation.
• Follow policies, procedures, and the Weld County Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information outlined in both.
• Not all duties mentioned may be applicable to every position, and the examples provided do not encompass all possible duties that may exist within this job classification.

Required Qualifications

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Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to :

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Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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