Senior Upfitter Technician

The Level 4 Upfitter Technician / Team Lead is responsible for leading complex police and emergency vehicle builds while overseeing technician workflow quality control and production efficiency. This role combines advanced automotive electrical expertise with hands-on leadership troubleshooting and build planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Lead train and mentor a team of upfitter technicians
• Plan builds schedules and daily workflow to meet production goals
• Conduct team huddles and provide technical guidance
• Perform advanced emergency vehicle installations including:
  • Wiring harnesses and non-OEM wire harness creation
  • Controllers power supplies and complete console wiring
  • Light bars partitions push bumpers and storage systems
  • Camera systems front/rear radar systems and communications equipment
  • Prisoner partitions cargo/storage boxes and window barriers
• Complete full interior and exterior upfit installations and modifications
• Program systems and diagnose electrical faults
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical diagrams
• Troubleshoot build issues and adapt to design or part incompatibility changes
• Oversee build quality and production documentation
• Analyze flag hour performance and production efficiency
• Review quotes build feasibility and support new vehicle/product integrations
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality expectations

• Vehicle modification and custom police vehicle builds
• Law enforcement fleet upfitting including police sheriff and constable vehicles
• Emergency vehicle modification and equipment integration

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid Texas drivers license required
• 5 years of automotive electrical systems experience preferred
• 5 years of police or emergency vehicle upfitting experience preferred
• Strong leadership troubleshooting and organizational skills
• Experience with wiring programming cable management and secure routing
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and pass an extensive background check

• ASE Automotive Technician certification or valid mechanics license
• EVT (Emergency Vehicle Technician) certification

• $35 per flag hour based on actual upfitting time per vehicle
• Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off