Automotive Electrician - 1st Shift ($20.35 + Per Hr Start)

Frontline Communications Job

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, has been the leading custom communications vehicle manufacturer since 1985 and has built over 2,500 highly customized vehicles for this industry. Our team members design and manufacture high-quality, reliable broadcast and communications vehicles for electronic news gathering, satellite uplink, field production, bonded cellular Live&Drive, and weather reporting applications without the use of subcontractors, all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh family, we have the unique ability to leverage our manufacturing, procurement and engineering resources across the breadth of our organization, making our products truly unique and built for breakthrough.

With a career at Frontline Communications, you can expect:

• Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, starting rate $20.35+ per hour
• Comprehensive Benefit Package - Available Day 1
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships and so much more)
• Annual cost of living increase
• Eligible for increase after 90-day and annual reviews
• Job Stability
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Hands-On Approach
• Customer Focus
• Culture for Fostering Teamwork
• Respected Leaders
• People First Culture
• Hiring Immediately

Job Summary:

The Electrician is responsible for installing and connecting various electrical wiring systems on heavy trucks. The electrician is also responsible for ensuring electrical systems are operating correctly for each unit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install and connect various electric wiring systems.
• Install rough electric conduct and boxes according to blueprints.
• Pull wires and harnesses through chassis or body.
• Mount standard and optional equipment and all necessary electrical wiring.
• Conduct functional tests of electrical systems.
• Correct or adjust any identified problems.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Regular attendance required.
• All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six months or more related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Technical degree/certificate in Automotive Technology, Diesel, Electro-Mechanical or related field or experience in automotive of truck electrical repair and diagnostics.
• Demonstrated experience using various small and pneumatic hand tools.
• Knowledge of AC/DC electricity.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, shop orders, and computer ordering and inventory program.

Other Physical Requirements:

*All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Sense of sound is required.
• Sense of balance is required.
• Limb and finger dexterity is required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motions.
• Ability to lift at least 35lbs.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, vest.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold for extended periods of time. This position is regularly exposed to vibration and loud noises.