Body Shop Technician

Ascendance Trucks, Inc.; Erie, Northern (Erie County, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Life, Accident, Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Job summary

Ascendance Truck Centers is a premier commercial truck sales and leasing dealership seeking a Body Shop Technician. You will fabricate, weld, and install electrical systems and hydraulic components on truck chassis, matching customer requirements and industry standards.

The role requires high school or technical training, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain OEM certifications. We offer a supportive culture with opportunities for advancement and paid training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or technical schooling preferred.
• Unrestricted driver’s license; CDL beneficial.
• Able to obtain OEM certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair truck equipment per approved docs and standards.
• Install bodies and equipment on various chassis.
• Integrate electrical components into chassis systems.
• Assemble hydraulic systems and routes within standards.
• Fabricate and install metal components and wiring harnesses.
• Maintain and repair equipment; troubleshoot faults.

Skills

High attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading wiring diagrams

Problem solving

Teamwork

Written/verbal communication

Safety-conscious

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Technical school preferred

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Ascendance Truck Centers is one of the region's premier Commercial Truck Sales & Leasing Dealerships. Our team enjoys a fantastic culture and opportunities for advancement, which are company-wide focused to help you grow both personally and professionally. We're interested in helping you establish and build a long-term career with us, because we know that happy employees lead to happier customers!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Health Savings Account
• Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training

Body Shop Technician responsibilities include fabricating, welding, integrating electrical systems and lighting, installing hydraulic systems and components as related to the upfitting, modification, maintenance and repair of truck equipmenton various commercial truck chassis.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: (This is a list of essential job duties but is not intended to be exhaustive. Other duties may be added or removed at management discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All duties listed may not be required at all locations.)

• Properly install and repair truck equipment, utilizing information from component manufacturers, company build documents, customer requirements, and industry standard practices
• Install all types of truck bodies and related equipment including dump, van, platform, refuse, roll-off, service, etc. on to various makes and models of truck chassis
• Integrate electrical components including lighting, controls, safety equipment, operator indicators, etc. into chassis electrical systems
• Properly utilizing body interface connections
• Build and document wiring harnesses, route and secure according to industry standards
• Assemble and install hydraulic system components including reservoirs, pumps, valves, controls, etc.; determine optimal location for installation on vehicle chassis
• Manufacture and install hydraulic hoses, document for future use, route and secure according to industry standards
• Install transmission and engine power takeoff equipment
• Modify OEM chassis by relocating components including air tanks, batteries, axles, suspension, etc. as needed for proper equipment installation
• Install snow plow hitches, snow plows, and various styles of ice control spreaders
• Install liftgates including rail, arm, and tuck under styles on to a variety of truck bodies
• Install towing connections including rear hitch plates, pintle hooks, fifth wheels, etc.
• Fabricate, modify, and assemble carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components into final products through cutting, grinding, welding, etc. using hand tools, shop machines, gas torch, or hand plasma and welding equipment
• Develop templates, fixtures, and other work aids to promote accuracy and efficiency
• Operate lifting devices and equipment to position items
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair similar equipment

Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS /TRAINING/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma, 2-year Technical School preferred. Equivalent amount of work experience may be considered in lieu of schooling.
• Unrestricted Driver’s License – Technician must be able to safely drive vehicles around the location property as well as pull vehicles into the shop bays.
• CDL A or B License beneficial, assistance will be given to obtain if willing. (Some locations may require a CDL)
• Perform heavy duty truck/trailer repair and maintenance.
• Obtain and maintain 100% Certified Technician Status with Navistar/International, Cummins and other OEM’s as required.
• Operate power and hand tools and other equipment used in servicing vehicles.
• Move freely throughout the service area, including continuous physical effort; climbing in/out of truck cabs, underneath trucks, bending, walking, manipulating tools/equipment, etc.
• Written (for documenting work) and verbal communication skills.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with co-workers and customers.
• Read and interpret work orders, service information and wiring diagrams.
• Use testing equipment including computers, breakout harnesses and other electronic diagnostic equipment to determine failed components.
• Perform basic math calculations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Ascendance Truck Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not make any discrimination based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Our team is made up of individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, who share a genuine commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and respect for each other. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job to require that additional or different tasks be performed, or further education required with circumstance changes (such as: growth, workload, changes in personnel, technological developments, etc.)