Hitch Installer

U-Haul; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career stability

Opportunities for advancement

Health insurance & Prescription plans, if eligible

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days, if eligible

Life insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

U-Haul is looking for a Hitch Service Technician in Altoona, Pennsylvania, who enjoys working with their hands and wants to learn valuable technical skills. Your role will include understanding towing packages and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have basic wiring experience and hold a high school diploma.

U-Haul offers career stability, competitive bonuses, and various benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) plan, making this an excellent opportunity for those seeking a meaningful career.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record.
• Experience with basic wiring and hand/power tools.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Understand and explain U-Haul’s towing packages.
• Recommend and install appropriate tow packages on customer vehicles.
• Provide exceptional customer service to U-Haul customers.
• Participate in ongoing education through U-Haul University.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic wiring experience

Hand/power tool experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you interested in learning valuable technical skills? U-Haul is seeking a hard‑working, knowledgeable person for the position of Hitch Service Technician. Hitch Service Technicians work in U‑Haul Moving and Storage Center lots to provide outstanding service to customers using their advanced technical expertise.

Our motto is 'Hire Fast, Pay Fast.' You can start today and get paid today! Schedule two hands‑on working interviews and get paid for each. We also offer a $100 hiring bonus! In addition, we offer a $300 cash bonus, paid upon completion of U‑Haul Equipment Inspection and Verification through our 1‑2‑3 Punch Certification Program at retail stores.

U‑Haul Offers Hitch Service Technicians

• Career stability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Mindset App Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Health insurance & Prescription plans, if eligible
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days, if eligible
• Life insurance
• MetLaw Legal program
• MetLife auto and home insurance
• Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, cell phone plans, hotels, and more
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 24‑hour physician available for kids
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Business travel insurance
• You Matter Program (EAP) Employee Assistance Program
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Critical Illness/Group Accident Insurance
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

Hitch Service Technician Primary Responsibilities

• Understand and explain U‑Haul’s variety of towing packages
• Recommend and install the right tow package on customer vehicles
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to U‑Haul customers.
• Other duties as assigned
• Participate in ongoing continuous U‑Haul education through U‑Haul University

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record
• Basic wiring and hand/power tool experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Environment

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or irritating chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Physical Demands

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods both indoors and outdoors of remaining stationery, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted.