Automotive Installer

About Us

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Automotive Installer to join our upfitting team at MTC in Bowmanville!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Installing all equipment necessary to modify brand-new vehicles into police and emergency vehicles. This includes routing and installing wire harnesses, controllers, partitions, auxiliary batteries, light bars, push bumpers, power supplies, component trays, and consoles.
• Installation and commissioning of various types of vehicle systems
• Install electrical wiring, connect electrical fittings, drill holes, soldering and perform all physical tasks associated with modifying vehicles for the acceptance of emergency-related equipment
• System diagnostics and troubleshooting skills
• Installation and removal of all equipment on emergency vehicles, reinstalling interior trim, retrofitting and upgrading
• Develop wiring routes throughout the vehicle for the most efficient wiring path and enable future replacement and/or troubleshooting
• Work with customer and fleet on site

Physical & Working conditions

• Work will involve frequent standing, bending, twisting, stooping and kneeling.
• Fieldwork will be required at times as well as varying work hours. A company vehicle is provided.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 lbs
• In shop environment
• Comfortable with working outdoors if required

Qualifications

• Experience working with automotive electrical systems (ie: stereos/GPS/sensors)
• Experience working with automotive mechanical systems;
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Team player and possess and exhibit a positive attitude
• Detail-oriented and focused on quality workmanship
• EVT Certified preferred but not required
• Whelen Trained preferred but not required

Requirements :

• 310k, 310S Licensed, EVT Certification, Radio Communications Technician Certificate preferred but not required
• 2-3 years previous experience working on Emergency Vehicle installations and electronic preferred but not required
• Pre-employment Police Background check is mandatory
• Clean drivers abstract
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is required to visit certain customer locations as per their company policies.
• High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : From $19.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bowmanville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience :

• automotive technician: 1 year (preferred)
• automotive electrical systems: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location