Company: Midwest911, Inc.
Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Pay: Competitive pay based on experience
Build Vehicles That Help First Responders Do Their Jobs
Midwest911, Inc. builds and services emergency response vehicles for police, fire, EMS, municipal, and fleet customers. Our work includes patrol vehicles, command vehicles, fire department vehicles, ambulances, and other mission-ready fleet vehicles.
This is a hands-on shop position for someone who enjoys working on vehicles, wiring, electrical systems, lighting, accessories, and specialty equipment.
You do not need to come from the emergency vehicle industry to apply. If you have experience with automotive work, 12V electrical systems, car audio, vehicle accessories, fleet maintenance, equipment installation, or low-voltage wiring, we want to talk to you.
What You’ll Do
As an Emergency Vehicle Technician, you’ll help install, service, diagnose, and repair specialized equipment in public safety and fleet vehicles.
Responsibilities include:
- Install emergency lighting, sirens, speakers, controllers, radios, consoles, computer mounts, partitions, and other vehicle equipment
- Perform clean low-voltage wiring, routing, fusing, terminations, and connections
- Troubleshoot electrical, lighting, communication, and equipment-related issues
- Assist with full vehicle builds, service work, repairs, and decommissioning projects
- Follow work orders, diagrams, installation instructions, and shop procedures
- Test installed equipment to confirm proper operation
- Document work performed with notes, photos, and service details
- Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe
- Work with other technicians and team members to keep projects moving
Experience That Helps
We are open to candidates from several hands-on backgrounds, including:
- Automotive repair or maintenance
- 12V electrical work
- Car audio, alarms, remote starts, lighting, or vehicle accessories
- Fleet vehicle maintenance
- Mechanical or electrical troubleshooting
- Low-voltage wiring
- Equipment installation
- Emergency vehicle upfitting
Emergency vehicle experience is a plus, but it is not required. We are willing to train the right person if they have the right attitude, work ethic, and attention to detail.
What We’re Looking For
A strong candidate will be someone who:
- Takes pride in clean, professional work
- Enjoys working with their hands
- Has strong attention to detail
- Can follow instructions, diagrams, and procedures
- Is dependable and shows up ready to work
- Can solve problems without giving up easily
- Works well in a busy shop environment
- Communicates clearly with teammates
- Wants to keep learning and improving their skills
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Full-time, in-person work
- Hands-on training in a specialized industry
- Opportunity to work on police, fire, EMS, municipal, and fleet vehicles
- Opportunity to grow your skills in vehicle wiring, upfitting, troubleshooting, and specialty equipment installation
- Practical, blue-collar shop environment
- Work that supports first responders and mission-critical vehicles
- Bonus opportunities when applicable
- A team environment where quality, reliability, and follow-through matter
Why Midwest911?
At Midwest911, the work has a purpose. The vehicles we build and service are used by first responders and public safety agencies who rely on their equipment when it matters most.
If you are tired of doing the same basic work every day and want to learn a specialized trade, this is a great opportunity to build real skills in a unique industry.
We are looking for people who take pride in their work, want to learn, and are ready to be part of a shop that values quality, accountability, and craftsmanship.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume through Indeed. If you have hands-on experience with vehicles, wiring, electrical systems, accessories, fabrication, car audio, fleet maintenance, or equipment installation, we encourage you to apply.
Midwest911, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.50 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- What does a 'finished' job mean to you?
- Are you comfortable being held to strict quality standards and redoing work if it doesn’t meet them?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bolingbrook, IL 60490 (Required)
Work Location: In person
