Emergency Vehicle Upfitter

Ada County Emergency Vehicle Upfitter Technician

An Ada County Emergency Vehicle Upfitter Technician performs upfits to all Ada County Sheriff's Office and/or Ada County's vehicles. Work is performed under well-established manufacturer's guidelines and safety guidelines set forth by the Ada County Sheriff's Office. The scope of work requires a high degree of accuracy, organization and attention to detail. This position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Administrative Services Bureau.

The shop operates seven days a week, with staff scheduled to work four 10-hour shifts.

Benefits include low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances, Idaho PERSI retirement plan, deferred compensation plan, 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%, flexible spending accounts, post-employment health plan, employee assistance program, no cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances, eleven paid holidays annually, paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave, no cost gym access at three County owned gym facilities, wellness program, optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA.

Visit adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package.

Essential Functions

• Upfits builds on light duty trucks cars, boats, buses, motorcycles UTV and PWC;
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot modern vehicle electronic and mechanical systems;
• Understands automotive 12-volt system, proper diagnostics of 12 volt systems, and how to manipulate onboard vehicle system to meet agency needs;
• Can read and understand complex manufacture specific wire diagrams;
• Design, fabricate and install custom brackets, mounts, and hangers for police equipment;
• Prepare new patrol or detective vehicles for service;
• Install specialized law enforcement equipment, including overhead lights, sirens, radios, wiring harnesses, partitions, shotgun racks and wig-wag headlight systems;
• Changes, rotates and repairs tires ensuring proper wheel balancing;
• Replace front and rear brakes, repack wheel bearings, and bleeds brake systems as required;
• Perform manufacturer scheduled maintenance;
• Conduct routine maintenance and servicing including oil changes, filter replacements, fluid flushes and lubrication.

Additional functions may include performing inspections and aid in investigations on vehicles that were involved in fatalities during accidents or the possible commission of a crime, assisting others on complex repairs and troubleshooting, serving as a liaison between vehicle shop and commissioned deputies, participating in monthly training to stay up to date with the latest vehicle technologies, diagnostic tools, and repair techniques, and performing related functions as required.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Must possess and maintain the following ASE certifications: A4 (Steering and Suspension), A5 (Brakes), and A6 (Electrical/Electronic Systems);
• Must possess or obtain and maintain an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification within 1 year of hire date;
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a Sound Off Signal certification within 1 year of hire date;
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and installation processes;
• Knowledge of safety protocols related to automotive maintenance and repair;
• Skill in component replacement, system adjustments, and routine maintenance;
• Skill in diagnosing tools, repair techniques, and industry standard practices;
• Skill in lubricating and greasing automotive equipment;
• Ability to effectively use tools, test equipment, and perform precision repairs;
• Ability to determine when parts should be cleaned and reinstalled, or replaced;
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions; and
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.

Other requirements include appearing before an oral board and successfully completing a polygraph and background check, being comfortable with and able to safely handle loaded firearms, being comfortable around police dogs, possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license, and being subject to random drug testing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Most of the work is performed inside a vehicle repair shop where it may be drafty, noisy and fumes from vehicles are usually present;
• Dirt, dust, and grease are always present;
• Vehicle fluids, such as battery acids and hydraulic fluids, may cause burns or irritate the skin;
• There is frequent exposure to hot, heavy and sharp components where there is always the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and strains;
• The incumbent makes repairs while the vehicle is overhead, and where the parts worked on are in hard to reach places;
• The incumbent must stand, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions;
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds;

• May be asked to perform inspections and aide in investigations on vehicles that were involved in fatalities during accidents or the possible commission of a crime;
• The position requires work on hard surfaces for long periods of time. There may be times when incumbent must crawl under vehicles and make repairs while on hard, rocky, dirty or damp surfaces.