Custom Truck Builder / Upfitter

Matthews Motors Company; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401k Matching (6%)

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Training Programs

Tool Programs

Paid Uniforms

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Matthews Motors Company is seeking a skilled Custom Truck Builder to turn bare chassis into outfitted work trucks. You’ll install bodies, hydraulic systems, and electrical components on new chassis and fleet builds, reading blueprints and specs to ensure quality.

Qualified candidates bring mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic assembly experience, with welding skills and a valid driver’s license. Overtime and weekend work may be required, with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in truck equipment or related field.
• Experience in installation and up fitting of equipment onto cab and chassis.
• Proficiency with 12-volt electrical systems and lighting components.
• Welding experience; certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret truck specifications and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Install truck bodies, flatbeds, service bodies, dump kits, and custom equipment.
• Perform electrical wiring for lighting, switches, trailer plugs, and strobes.
• Install hydraulics, cranes, hoists, and PTO systems; training provided.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Hydraulic assembly

Blueprint reading

Tools

Welding

Truck shop tools

Machining

Air compressor systems

Job description

Description

Want to build trucks that turn heads and get the job done? We’re hiring skilled builders to turn bare chassis into custom workhorses.

We specialize in commercial truck upfitting — think flatbeds, service bodies, cranes, lighting, toolboxes, hydraulics, hitches, PTOs, and all the tough gear that makes a truck ready to work. As a Custom Truck Builder, you'll be hands‑on assembling and installing everything from liftgates to electrical systems, working on new chassis and custom fleet builds every week.

If you like working with your hands, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a growing team where quality matters — this is your place.

What You’ll Do:

• Install truck bodies, flatbeds, service bodies, dump kits, and custom equipment
  
• Perform electrical wiring (lighting, switches, trailer plugs, strobes)
  
• Install hydraulics, cranes, hoists, and PTO systems (training provided)
  
• Cut, drill, weld, and fabricate parts for clean, functional builds
  
• Read work orders, blueprints, and build specs
  
• Inspect and test completed builds for safety and quality

Other Benefits Include:

Competitive Pay: $25-$35/Hrly

401k Matching (6%) ** Industry Leading**

Health Insurance - **Affordable with Company Contribution**

Paid Time Off

Paid Training Programs

Tool Programs

Paid Uniforms

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Requirements

• Possess mechanical, electrical and hydraulic assembly aptitude with minimum of five years’ experience in truck equipment or related field.
• Experience in installation and up fitting of equipment onto cab and chassis.
• Install electrical components onto trucks such as lighting, trailer plugs and brake components.
• Must have weld experience and being certified is preferred.
• Experience with common truck shop tools and machining including air compressor systems.
• Mechanical knowledge with PTOs and drivelines.
• Must be familiar with 12 volt electrical systems and practices.
• Be quality oriented while also possessing the ability to assemble from blueprints and wiring schematics in timely manner.
• Ability to read and understand truck specification documents.
• Capable of trouble shooting mechanical and/or electrical problems
• Must possess an active driver’s license and have own transportation.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must provide high attention to safety and detail while focused on quality.
• Is proactive and creative in problem solving techniques.
• Committed to showing up to work on time and attendance is a value.
• Committed to working overtime as needed, including Saturday’s.
• Experienced at driving and maneuvering a fork truck, load and unload safely.
• Must be a team player, able to work independently and use sound judgment.
• Self-motivated and possess a positive attitude