Second Shift Vehicle Prep Technician

Overview

We’re hiring for a Second Shift Vehicle Prep Technician in Rockville, MD at Montgomery County Police Department!

We are looking for an individual who understands automotive electrical systems and knows how to work on vehicles. As a Vehicle Prep Technician, your primary responsibilities will be building police cars. This includes installing, repairing, testing, and removing 12-volt law enforcement vehicle equipment, including but not limited to light bars, flashers, sirens, video cameras, laptops, printers, consoles, transport partitions, radios, speakers, antennas, routers, and more.

For this position, automotive or marine 12V experience is a plus. Transdev Fleet Services works on police, public safety and other vehicles for both local and federal accounts. The Installer must be able to perform physically demanding tasks that may require accessing confined spaces to modify the vehicles to the client’s requirements.

Operating Monday–Friday. Some weekend work may be applicable for large projects.

• Install, repair, test, and remove 12-volt law enforcement vehicle equipment on police vehicles (e.g., light bars, flashers, sirens, cameras, radios, laptops, printers, consoles, partitions, routers, antennas, speakers).
• Modify vehicles to client specifications, including working in confined spaces as needed.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance during vehicle prep and installation tasks.

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $28.00 – maximum $30.00 per hour
• Night shift differential
• Vacation: minimum of two weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days (8 standard and 4 floating)
• Other standard benefits: 401(k), medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability
• Company-paid ASE testing, training materials, and tool reimbursement

• Minimum of 2 years of experience is desired but not required
• Knowledge of vehicle wiring
• Able to identify electrical circuits
• Experience with installation of emergency lighting is desirable but not required
• Able to communicate well with others
• Able to work on and see small objects
• Good hearing and color vision
• Be prompt and prepared to work
• Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification is desired but not required
• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe by performing limited repairs and troubleshooting of low & high voltage electrical systems with minimal supervision

• The essential functions require outdoor work in varying temperatures and weather conditions; 100% of the job is performed outside, with possible remote locations
• Sit for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours), frequently walk long distances or on uneven surfaces
• Push/pull objects; lift up to 50 lbs; occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching to access equipment
• Work in areas with heavy traffic; tolerate dust, vehicle fumes, and noise

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Transdev HR.

Drug-free workplace: Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future and must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Transdev operates transportation systems for cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations and maintains more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries and 110,000 team members worldwide. Learn more at