Snow Equipment Installer / Assembler

alamogroupexternal; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Group Snow & Ice Team is seeking a skilled Equipment Installer/Repair Technician in Wooster, OH. You will install and repair plow and dump truck equipment, including electrical and hydraulic systems, following blueprints and specifications to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires welding, electrical, hydraulic skills, and the ability to read diagrams, with 3–4 years of related experience. Strong teamwork, precision, and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with specialized courses, plus experience (3–4 years) in related work.
• Welding, electrical, and hydraulic skills required; ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair equipment on plow and dump trucks per blueprints and specifications.
• Weld, assemble, and mount components according to layout and plan.
• Install electrical wiring, test systems, and troubleshoot issues to ensure proper operation.
• Read gauges, inspect hydraulic lines, and adjust components for safe operation.

Skills

Welding

Electrical

Hydraulics

Reading blueprints

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma with specialized courses

Tools

Test equipment

Welder

Job description

A Closer Look at the Companies That Make Up Alamo Group's Snow & Ice Team

With over a century of combined experience, the Snow & Ice Team provides unparalleled solutions for winter challenges and understands the importance of safe and accessible roadways. They are here to support cities, towns, municipalities, DOTs, highway districts, and others in their snow and ice removal efforts.

Everest specializes in manufacturing dump bodies, plow, and wing systems for trucks. With their extensive experience and dedication to quality, Everest provides reliable and innovative solutions for winter maintenance. Their products are designed to withstand the harshest conditions and help municipalities, DOTs, and highway districts efficiently clear snow and ice.

Henke is a renowned brand with over a century of experience in designing and engineering snow and ice removal equipment for Graders, loaders, and trucks. They offer a comprehensive range of products, including snowplows, spreaders, combination units, and more. Henke's commitment to durability and performance ensures that their equipment consistently delivers outstanding results, making them a trusted choice for winter maintenance professionals.

HP Fairfield is a leading upfitter of snow and ice control equipment and truck bodies. Their solutions are designed to enhance efficiency and productivity, enabling customers to effectively manage winter challenges. With their expertise in truck equipment and attachments, HP Fairfield delivers reliable products that meet the needs of municipalities, contractors, and other snow and ice removal professionals.

RPM Tech specializes in manufacturing snow blowers and other specialized winter maintenance equipment for airports and railroads. Their innovative designs and advanced technologies ensure optimal performance and ease of use. With a focus on customer satisfaction, RPM Tech continuously strives to develop cutting-edge solutions that enhance productivity and safety in snow and ice removal operations.

Tenco specializes in designing, manufacturing and upfitting snow and ice control equipment, including plows, spreaders, and wing systems. With their focus on innovation and environmental sustainability, Tenco provides state-of-the-art solutions that help customers efficiently manage winter conditions while minimizing their impact on the environment. Their commitment to quality and performance sets them apart in the industry.

Wausau Equipment, the parent company of SnoGo, Bluemax and Tyler ice, is a leading manufacturer of snow removal equipment for Airport and Municipalities. Their extensive product line includes snow blowers, plows and more. Wausau Equipment's dedication to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction makes them a trusted partner for municipalities, contractors, and other snow removal professionals.

Join our growing team of Snow Equipment Installers in Wooster, Ohio!

Formerly known as Rayco Manufacturing, and now part of the Alamo Group Snow & Ice Team,wemanufacture heavy duty snow and ice removal equipment.

Position Summary:

The overall function of this position is to install and repair equipment on plow trucks and dump trucks, including all electrical equipment and hydraulics on plow trucks and dump trucks according to blueprints and specifications, using hand tools, test equipment, welder, power tools, air tools and other tools as necessary.

Essential Functions of the Job:

The duties of this job will include but are not limited to the following:

EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

Installation: Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly and welding. Lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together. Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding. Sets up equipment and welds parts, using appropriate welding equipment to mount tilt fronts, dump bodies, etc.

Can perform all the primary functions:

• Welding: Lays out, fits, cuts and welds fabricated parts as necessary, using appropriate tools and welding equipment to assemble or install dump bodies, handle stands, valve stands, and any other parts and equipment according to blueprint for equipment.
• Electrical: Installs electrical equipment on plow trucks and dump trucks including running wires, mounting brackets, switches, and control boxes following electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, air tools, etc. as necessary. Tests all installed equipment and wiring using appropriate electrical and/or electronic test equipment to determine proper functioning and installation of electrical equipment. Adjusts as necessary.
• Hydraulics: Selects equipment, plans layout, and assembles or installs hydraulics on equipment according to blueprints.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

• Tests malfunctioning electrical equipment using appropriate test equipment to diagnose malfunction.
• Repairs or replaces any faulty or malfunctioning wiring or other electrical cables, fixtures or parts as necessary.
• Observes operation of machinery and equipment to verify repairs.
• Visually inspects hydraulic lines and components to detect leaks, damage, and wear and read pressure gauges to detect abnormal oil pressure and smells to detect overheated oil, and examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks.
• Make any adjustments, lubricates parts as necessary, fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, or other devices, replaces worn or damaged hydraulic components such as oil lines, fittings, cylinders, valves, gaskets and seals and repairs or installs new parts as necessary.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Train any new recruits in installation procedures.
• Assists with building plow fronts as needed.
• Performs any other miscellaneous tasks as required by Installation Team Leader.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Welding, hydraulic and electrical skills.
• Skilled and experienced with welder, test equipment and various tools of the trade.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, assembly diagrams or schematics.
• Ability to write routine reports and to complete product processing documentation.
• Ability to adhere to and achieve exact levels of performance, using precision measuring instruments, tools, and machines to attain precise results according to specified standards.
• Mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make judgments and decisions involving solving problems, making evaluations, or reaching conclusions based on subjective or objective criteria, such as knowledge, past experiences and factual data.
• Commitment to teamwork.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma with specialized courses, plus 3-4 years of related experience.

Working Conditions:

This job has a strength rating of medium physical work – exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequent climbing, crawling and hearing required, along with constant stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, near acuity and color vision. Occasional use of balance, far acuity, depth perception and field of vision will also be needed. Frequent exposure to proximity of moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to outside weather and atmospheric conditions.