Dump Body Installation Tech---$22-$30/hr---Tools Provided

Bonnell Industries, Inc.; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Dental, Vision, Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company-S 

Company Provided Life Insurance

Company Provided Short Term Disability

Company Provided Long Term Disability

Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Paid Holidays

Opportunities for Advancement

Apparel Allowance

Safety Boot Allowance

Prescription Safety Glass Allowance

Job summary

Bonnell Industries, Inc. in Dixon, IL is seeking a Dump Body Installation Technician to set, align, and secure dump bodies onto truck chassis.

You will use overhead cranes, align to the frame, weld to hinge assemblies, install body props, and complete electrical connections to ensure proper operation. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, welding ability, and careful attention to details to ensure high-quality finished trucks.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical assembly experience.
• Welding experience and ability to perform welds for dump body installation.
• Experience using hand and power tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to measure, square, center, and align large components accurately.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, drawings, and specs.

Responsibilities

• Safely lift, position, and set dump bodies onto prepared truck chassis using overhead cranes and appropriate lifting equipment.
• Square, center, and align the dump body to the truck frame according to installation specifications.
• Verify body position, alignment, clearances, and measurements before permanently securing the body.
• Align the dump body with the hoist and hinge assembly to ensure proper fit and operation.
• Weld the dump body to the hinge assembly according to established procedures.
• Install dump body safety props and associated mounting components.
• Complete required electrical connections between the dump body and truck, including body lighting and related electrical connections as applicable.
• Secure wiring and connections to prevent interference, abrasion, or damage during dump body operation.
• Perform initial operation of the dump body to verify proper movement, alignment, clearance, and function.
• Inspect completed installation for proper welds, fasteners, alignment, wiring, and workmanship.
• Identify and correct installation issues before releasing the truck to the next production stage.
• Read and follow work instructions, installation drawings, measurements, and equipment specifications.
• Operate welders, hand and power tools, overhead cranes, forklifts, measuring equipment, and other required shop equipment.
• Document completed installations and required inspections using company systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Complete assigned work within established production hours while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding ability

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Dump Body Installation Technician is responsible for setting, positioning, aligning, and securing dump bodies onto truck chassis as part of the truck equipment installation process.

This position uses overhead lifting equipment to safely position the dump body onto the chassis, accurately squares and aligns the body to the truck frame, welds the body to the hinge assembly, installs body props and related components, and completes required electrical connections between the dump body and truck.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, welding ability, attention to detail, and the ability to safely work with large components. Accurate positioning and alignment are critical to ensuring proper dump body operation and overall finished truck quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely lift, position, and set dump bodies onto prepared truck chassis using overhead cranes and appropriate lifting equipment.
• Square, center, and align the dump body to the truck frame according to installation specifications.
• Verify body position, alignment, clearances, and measurements before permanently securing the body.
• Align the dump body with the hoist and hinge assembly to ensure proper fit and operation.
• Weld the dump body to the hinge assembly according to established procedures.
• Install dump body safety props and associated mounting components.
• Complete required electrical connections between the dump body and truck, including body lighting and related electrical connections as applicable.
• Secure wiring and connections to prevent interference, abrasion, or damage during dump body operation.
• Perform initial operation of the dump body to verify proper movement, alignment, clearance, and function.
• Inspect completed installation for proper welds, fasteners, alignment, wiring, and workmanship.
• Identify and correct installation issues before releasing the truck to the next production stage.
• Read and follow work instructions, installation drawings, measurements, and equipment specifications.
• Operate welders, hand and power tools, overhead cranes, forklifts, measuring equipment, and other required shop equipment.
• Document completed installations and required inspections using company systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Complete assigned work within established production hours while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Full Time Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Dental, Vision, Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Company Provided Short Term Disability
• Company Provided Long Term Disability
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Apparel Allowance
• Safety Boot Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glass Allowance

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical assembly experience.
• Welding experience and ability to perform welds required for dump body installation.
• Experience using hand and power tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to accurately measure, square, center, and align large mechanical components.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, drawings, measurements, and installation specifications.
• Ability to safely operate or be trained to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Basic understanding of 12V electrical connections.
• Ability to inspect completed work and identify alignment, installation, or workmanship issues.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Commitment to safe work practices.

Preferred Education & Experience

• 1–3+ years of experience in truck equipment installation, welding/fabrication, heavy equipment, trailer manufacturing, agricultural equipment, or a similar mechanical environment.
• Experience installing dump bodies, truck bodies, flatbeds, service bodies, or other chassis-mounted equipment.
• MIG welding experience.
• Experience positioning and installing large components using overhead cranes.
• Experience with dump body hinges, hoists, body props, and related components.
• Experience performing layout, measurement, alignment, and fit-up of large assemblies.
• Experience with basic 12V automotive or truck electrical wiring and connections.
• Familiarity with vocational trucks, dump bodies, snow and ice equipment, or truck-mounted equipment.
• Vocational or technical training in welding, fabrication, diesel technology, automotive technology, industrial mechanics, or a related field.