Fleet Technician

Please ensure that you fill out this DPS criminal background check permission form (you must open this in internet explorer to digitally sign). All that is needed is your name, signature, and the date.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE WITHOUT THE TWO FORMS LISTED BELOW. You MUST attach:

• DPS criminal background check permission form
• A copy of your Resume

The Fleet Technician is responsible for providing increasingly complex technical repair and maintenance services for the fleet in accordance with Midland County standards and regularly requirements.

• Public safety installer, up-fitter, and equipment install.
• Install, troubleshoot, test, and remove 12-volt law enforcement vehicle equipment, including but not limited to light bars, flashers, sirens, video cameras, laptops, printers, consoles, transport partitions, equipment boxes, radios, speakers, antennas, and routers.
• Work on law enforcement, public safety, and other vehicles for county purposes.
• Perform vehicle up-fitting services for public safety and public works vehicles, ensuring all installations meet client requirements and industry standards.
• Ability to read wiring schematics
• Ability to route, splice, and solder wiring and cabling
• Install and troubleshoot car camera systems, mobile data terminals, and mobile radio systems.
• Document all services rendered, and pat issued for all installations or removals performed.
• Keep track of manufacturer warranty
• Keep track of inventory
• On call/over the road repairs for any electrical issues pertaining to the up-fitting setup.
• Shall always maintain assigned vehicle in presentable condition and maintain regular preventative maintenance
• Any additional responsibilities added by the Facilities Director/Operations

• A minimum of 2 years of automotive or marine 12-volt experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of vehicle wiring and ability to identify electrical circuits.
• Experience with installation of emergency lights and siren desired.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including accessing confined spaces to modify vehicles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work on and see small objects, with good hearing and color vision.
• Must be prompt, prepared to work, and capable of lifting 50 pounds to waist level.
• EVT, Panasonic and Motorola Certifications desired but not required upon hire; must be obtained within 3 months to continue employment.
• Valid driver's license with a clean background

High school graduation or its equivalent, plus at least 2 years of experience of automotive or marine 12-volt; EVT, Panasonic and Motorola Certifications and valid driver's license. Training available for the right candidate. Standard office practices and procedures; and telephone etiquette. General knowledge of two-way radio theory.

Operate computers, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs; write letters and memos; read and understand manuals; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.