The Mobile Upfitter is a hands-on production role within a warehouse environment, responsible for customizing and assembling specialty vehicles and mobile units. This position encompasses a wide variety of skills, including painting, carpentry, metal fabrication, plumbing, auto-mechanical and auto-electrical work.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Perform vehicle upfitting tasks based on customer specifications and project requirements.
- Utilize a variety of tools, including saws (power and hand), drills, screw guns, hammers, welders, and measuring tools.
- Apply painting techniques and finishes (training or certification is a plus).
- Complete carpentry tasks such as measuring, cutting, and assembling wood components for vehicle customization.
- Assist with plumbing installations and repairs within specialty vehicle builds.
- Perform metal fabrication and welding tasks as needed.
- Assist with mechanical and electrical work on vehicles, including installations and troubleshooting.
- Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment (training provided).
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure quality and timely completion of projects.
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Adapt to various roles within the shop as project needs change.
- Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts within the production process.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in any of the following areas is preferred but not required: painting, carpentry, metal fabrication, plumbing, auto-mechanics, or auto-electrical work.
- Willingness to be trained and learn new skills.
- Ability to read and follow instructions, technical drawings, and blueprints.
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.
- Basic math and measuring skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Positive attitude and desire to develop skill sets in a production environment.
- Regular activities include climbing stairs/steps, stretching, lifting up to 40 lbs., bending at the waist, pushing and moving materials and/or equipment, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Intermittent activities include lifting overhead, climbing ladders, lifting 40 lbs. or more, squatting and kneeling for tasks in tight spaces.
- Active warehouse and production setting with exposure to loud noise, machinery, tools, dust, and varying temperatures.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed boots required.
- Flexibility in daily tasks and responsibilities based on business and project needs.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in painting, carpentry, metal fabrication, plumbing, auto-mechanics, or auto-electrical work
- Willingness to be trained and learn new skills
- Ability to read and follow instructions, technical drawings, and blueprints
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability
- Basic math and measuring skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Positive attitude and desire to develop skill sets in a production environment
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks (climbing, bending, standing)
- Use of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots)
What We Do
Bush Specialty Vehicles designs and manufactures custom up-fitted vans, trucks and trailers for commercial, service and specialty applications. Founded in 1971, the company builds refrigerated vans, mobile service vans, mobile showrooms, command centers and other bespoke vehicles from facilities in Las Vegas and Cincinnati, serving customers nationwide as part of the Bush family of transportation companies.









