Engineering Technician III

Job Description

Job Title:
Engineering Technician III

Location:
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Duration:
12 Months contract

Job Description:

Our energy client is seeking a self-motivated Engineering Technician III to join their fleet team in Colorado. In this field-based role, you will independently install, configure, and troubleshoot Motorola and other third-party mobile radio equipment across a diverse fleet of corporate vehicles.

This is a highly autonomous, individual contributor position requiring a strong blend of 12V/24V automotive electrical skills, mechanical aptitude, and customer service excellence.

• Equipment Installation: Install mobile radios, antennas, and power wiring into a wide variety of fleet vehicles.
• System Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair hardware, wiring, and connectivity issues as technical proficiency develops.
• Vehicle Interior Modification: Safely disassemble and reassemble vehicle dashboards, trim, and interior panels to route wiring cleanly and professionally.
• Ticket Management: Independently manage daily work assignments, update job statuses, and document completed tasks using the Service Now ticketing system.
• Field Travel: Travel daily to various client service centers and field locations throughout the state of Colorado.

• Automotive Electrical
  
  Experience:
  
  Hands-on proficiency with 12V/24V DC electrical systems, wiring schematics, and automotive electronics.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Experience safely using hand tools, power tools, and removing/replacing vehicle interior trim without causing damage.
• Valid Driver’s License: Must possess a clean, valid driver’s license to operate a company-provided field vehicle.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to coordinate effectively with dispatchers, shop leads, and vehicle operators.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel extensively statewide and spend the first several weeks out of state for initial training.

We welcome diverse backgrounds and career changers with transferable skills. Ideal candidates may come from backgrounds such as:

• Emergency vehicle upfitters (police, fire, ambulance apparatus builders)
• Radio service shop technicians (e.g., Motorola, Bear Com, Day Wireless)
• Automotive mechanics or car stereo/mobile electronics installers (e.g., Best Buy Geek Squad)

• Schedule: Standard 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, typically 7:30 AM to 4:00/4:30 PM. Overtime available upon approval.
• Tools & Assets: Client provides a dedicated company vehicle, laptop, and all required installation tools.
• Work Environment: Primarily based in indoor fleet garages, with occasional outdoor work. High-visibility PPE, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hard hats are strictly required and provided.

Select Source International (SSI) is a distinguished workforce solutions provider with nearly 25 years of experience delivering top-tier staffing, recruiting, and managed services. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad, diverse clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence.

As a trusted partner, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your evolving workforce needs. SSI is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and SOC 2 Type II certified, underscoring our strict commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and data security. Our industry-leading capabilities are further validated by numerous awards in sustainability and supplier diversity.