Vehicle Upfitter

Company: United Radio Services
Location: East Syracuse
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Do you love cars and want to make a difference in your community? United Radio is Central New York’s premier upfitter of emergency, construction and commercial vehicles. As an Upfit Technician, you will be installing/removing various types of emergency equipment; (lights, land mobile radios, sirens, prisoner partitions, weapon mounts, consoles, controllers, radar equipment, camera/DVR systems, push bumpers, etc.) . Job Requirements: Working knowledge of automobile electronics (12 Volt systems) and proficiency using basic hand and power tools. Disassembling & reassembling vehicle’s exterior body parts & interior panels Properly mounting & securing components to vehicles Routing wires and cabling into vehicles Splicing wires and/or soldering connections to equipment & components Terminating connections on radios, LED lights, sirens, radar components, and electrical components Troubleshooting, diagnosing and/or replacing electrical components Documenting all work completed on work orders accurately Maintaining a clean, organized and safe working area controllers, light bar programming, radar systems, in-car camera systems, mobile radio installations, troubleshooting ability, etc Able to: Communicate & work with other employees to execute efficient and quality installations that meet company standards. Provide direct customer service as needed, perform diagnostics/troubleshoot and make repairs to equipment. Work inside small areas like vehicle trunks, underneath cars, in engine compartments, underneath dashboards. Must be able to lift, squat, kneel, stoop, bend, lay down, twist, climb, stand, sit, etc. Assemble small and large items: brackets, partitions, light bars, push bumpers, cargo boxes, vehicle parts, fasteners, wires, loom, clamps, cable ties, etc. using both hands. Be in overall good physical health and have full motion/use of hands, fingers, arms, legs, feet, shoulders, elbows, neck, etc. to fit into tight spaces and inspect/install wiring and products inside tight compartments, under, in and around the vehicle. Must be able to work above, in, on and under vehicles. Have attention to detail and a great work ethic. Basic automotive (12- Volt ) electrical knowledge along with general automotive experience is preferred but not required as well as working or advanced knowledge of current emergency vehicle lighting systems, sirens. Job Type: Full-time Must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug test and have a clean driver’s record. Our shop is fully climate controlled during the entire year. We hold events like monthly employee breakfasts, lunches and other activities to make the workdays fun. Pay: $21.00 -$35.00 per hour Pay range dependent on experience. Expected hours: 40 per week, Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health insurance contribution Paid time off Bonus opportunities Employee-focused culture Technical and non-technical training No required overtime On-Job training

Keywords: United Radio Services, Rochester , Vehicle Upfitter, Engineering , East Syracuse, New York