Auto Accessory Installers

Road & Rail Services; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Boot allowance

PPE provided

Safety bonus

Veteran-friendly workplace

Promote-from-within

Skills development

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is seeking an Auto Accessory Installer to install accessories on new vehicles in a fast-paced production environment. You will inspect vehicles, verify codes, complete installations per written processes, and perform final quality checks to ensure everything is correct before moving to the next stage.

The role requires use of hand tools and torque wrenches, standing and walking for long shifts, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Valid state-issued driver's license when required to operate company or customer equipment.
• Ability to read vehicle identification numbers, work instructions, and shipping documents.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written safety instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to error-free work.
• Ability to meet and maintain all applicable conditions of employment.
• Willingness to work in a fast-moving automotive production environment.

Responsibilities

• Install designated accessories on new automobiles according to written processes.
• Follow all safety procedures for company, customer, and facility safety.
• Immediately communicate safety, quality, or production concerns.
• Inspect each vehicle for visible damage before beginning work.
• Verify part numbers, accessory codes, and installation instructions.
• Inspect accessories and components for damage or defects before installation.
• Complete each installation according to the applicable written process.
• Use hand tools, torque wrenches, and light power tools safely.
• Perform a complete post-installation inspection.
• Sign required quality-accountability documentation for every completed installation.
• Maintain control of assigned tools and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading VINs

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Tools

Hand tools

Torque wrenches

Power tools

Job description

Auto Accessory Installer

Company: Road & Rail Services
Job Type: Full-time
A Shift Pay: $18.50 per hour
B Shift Pay: $19.50 per hour

Build Hands-On Skills in the Automotive Industry

Road & Rail Services is hiring dependable Auto Accessory Installers to install accessories on new vehicles. This is a fast-paced, hands-on position for someone who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

In this role, you will inspect vehicles and parts, confirm accessory codes, complete installations according to written processes, and perform a final quality check. Attention to detail is essential because every installation must be completed correctly and documented before the vehicle moves to the next stage of production.

Experience with hand tools, torque wrenches, or light power tools is helpful. Candidates should also be comfortable standing, walking, bending, and working around a moving production line throughout the shift.

What We Offer

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Annual steel-toe boot allowance
• Company-provided personal protective equipment
• Annual safety bonus opportunities
• Veteran-friendly workplace
• Promote-from-within culture
• Opportunities to develop valuable automotive and production skills

What You Will Do

• Install designated accessories on new automobiles
• Follow all company, customer, and facility safety procedures
• Immediately communicate safety, quality, or production concerns
• Inspect each vehicle for visible damage before beginning work
• Verify part numbers, accessory codes, and installation instructions
• Inspect accessories and components for damage or defects before installation
• Complete each installation according to the applicable written process
• Use hand tools, torque wrenches, and light power tools safely
• Perform a complete post-installation inspection
• Sign required quality-accountability documentation for every completed installation
• Maintain control of assigned tools and equipment
• Keep the work area clear of packaging, waste, and other debris
• Safely drive manual- and automatic-transmission vehicles when required

Qualifications

• Valid state-issued driver's license when required to operate company or customer equipment
• Ability to read vehicle identification numbers, work instructions, and shipping documents
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written safety instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to error-free work
• Ability to meet and maintain all applicable conditions of employment
• Willingness to work in a fast-moving automotive production environment

Physical and Work Requirements

This position may be performed in both indoor and outdoor areas. Employees may be exposed to changing temperatures, heat, cold, dust, noise, and other conditions associated with automotive plant operations.

Candidates must be able to:

• Stand or walk for prolonged periods at a production pace
• Walk up to approximately five miles during an eight-hour shift
• Frequently bend, kneel, twist, and walk on uneven surfaces
• Safely walk on a moving assembly-line belt
• Repeatedly open and close vehicle doors
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Rarely lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Push or pull using up to 100 pounds of force
• See vehicle details and safely drive in limited lighting, including nighttime, dusk, and indoor production environments
• Hear and communicate normal spoken work and safety instructions
• Properly wear all required personal protective equipment

About Road & Rail Services

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services provides specialized rail, automotive, plant, terminal, and field‑maintenance services throughout North America. Our experienced teams support railroads, rail shippers, manufacturers, and equipment owners with a continued focus on safety, quality, and dependable operations.