Emergency Vehicle Technician

Vehicle Upfitting, Emergency Vehicle Systems

Updated on 11/3/2025

Amerit Fleet Solutions

Amerit Fleet Solutions

Compensation Overview

$25 - $38/hr

+ Competitive hourly pay

Senior

San Bernardino, CA, USA

In Person

Position Summary

Vector Fleet Management, an Amerit Fleet Solutions Company, is seeking an EVT Technician to join our team in the San Bernardino, CA area. 

Compensation: Competitive Hourly Pay - Paid weekly, every Friday! Pay range: $25.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and certifications!

Responsibilities: As a 12-volt Technician and Installer for Emergency Vehicles, your primary responsibilities are installing, repairing, testing, and removing/replacing 12-volt emergency vehicle technology and equipment. Examples of this include, but are not limited to:

· Consoles, weapons racks, and partitions

· Light bars and flashers

· OBD cables, radios, speakers, sirens, and more

· In-Car Video Systems

· ALPR cameras, windshields, and side glass

· MDC's, antennas, and routers

Minimum Qualifications:

· Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

· A minimum of (insert 1 or 5) years of experience in vehicle upfitting, automotive electronics, car audio, or a related field

· Install equipment in law enforcement, fire, EMS, public works, and other municipal vehicles, including but not limited to light bars, sirens, strobes, wig-wags, vehicle consoles, partitions, gun racks, K9 cages, transport seating/boxes, computer docking stations, modems, and GPS units

· Work with brands like Federal Signal, Whelen, SoundOff Signal, Setina, Havis, and 911 Circuits

· Possess an acute understanding and ability to locate, troubleshoot, and install/repair vehicle wiring systems on new and in-service vehicles

· Troubleshoot and repair previously installed equipment

· Follow build sheets and complete documentation accurately

· Experience with the installation of emergency lighting is required

· Ability to identify electrical circuits

· Maintain a clean and organized work area

· Able to read schematics and technical drawings

· Experience with mobile radios (Motorola, Kenwood) installation preferred

· Must be able to lift 50–60 lbs and work in/around vehicles daily

· Detail-oriented, dependable, and safety-focused

· Able to work independently or as part of a team

· Able to communicate well with others

· Able to work on and see small objects

· Good hearing and color vision

· Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification is desired, but not required

Requirements:

· You must be on time and prepared to work

· You must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

· You must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in vehicle upfitting, automotive electronics, car audio, or a related field

· You must be able to perform various physically demanding tasks that may require accessing confined spaces to modify and upfit vehicles.

The benefits of belonging – what’s in it for you? 

  • Full benefits within 30 days
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
  • 401(k) match program
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
  • Career and learning development with an extensive training program through our Amerit University
  • Employee referral program, up to $1,000 bonus
  • ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
  • Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 24/7 nurse triage line
  • Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
  • Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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