Job Title: Emergency Vehicle Upfit Technician
Are you looking for an opportunity to bring your attention to detail and upfitting experience to Central Minnesota’s premier bus, truck equipment, and emergency response vehicle distributor who was also recently named a Top 200 Workplace by Star Tribune? North Central may be the perfect fit for you!
Company Intro:
North Central (NC) has been in the bus industry for over 60 years. North Central is a division of Scipi Companies. We believe that our values and conducting business “the Scipi way” has led us to become the market share leader for commercial and school bus sales in the Upper Midwest. We are a 100% employee-owned organization based in Central MN, employing over 250 team members across the Midwest and Canada.
This position is located at our North Central St. Cloud location. St. Cloud, also known as the Granite City, is home to several parks and attractions highlighting our granite mining history. For example, Quarry Park and Nature Preserve is a 683 acre preserve with 20 former granite quarries and is a great place to swim, scuba, fish, climb, or admire.
Position Description:
As an Emergency Vehicle Upfit Technician, you will play a crucial role in the preparation and installation of the lights, cameras, consoles, and safety equipment of public safety vehicles.
This position has a base hourly range of $28 - $34 per hour.
This position is eligible for our Tech Incentive bonus.
Essential Functions
- Safety & Emergency Lighting: preparation and installation of warning lights, flashers, spotlights, and area lights
- Storage Solutions: preparation and installation of consoles, storage systems, lockboxes, and equipment trays
- Mounting Solutions: preparation and installation of safety equipment, computer mounts, and firearm mounts
- Other duties: Keep work area and shop organized and assist with other tasks as assigned
Top Benefits or Perks:
As a team member at NC, you’ll enjoy:
- Ownership in the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Comprehensive & very competitive benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance and a Health Savings Account (HSA) option with a generous company contribution.
- Employer paid long-term disability coverage
- Paid Time Off and Paid holidays.
- A collaborative environment where we believe that laughter and fun bond us together
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Mechanical, technical, and fabrication skills
- Electrical/electronic systems knowledge
- Excellent time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices for vehicle maintenance and repair
Required Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Valid Class D Driver’s License
- Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and hydraulics
Preferred Experience:
- Previous upfitting experience
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
