Truck Body Installer

Wastequip; Culver (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Wastequip is seeking a hoist installer to mount hoists on truck chassis, performing welding, torch work, grinding, and tool handling. You will read prints, plan steps, and test installations to ensure proper fit and operation.

The role pays $26.42 per hour with 1–3 months of related experience preferred; basic math and measurement skills are required, and knowledge of electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems is a plus. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 1–3 months of related experience or training preferred.
• Basic math, tape measure reading, fractions and decimals.
• Knowledge of electric, hydraulics and pneumatics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review truck chassis and hoist model, plan installation steps.
• Mechanical work with hand and power tools to install hoists.
• MIG weld along weld lines and inspect bead size and specs.
• Chip or grind off excess welds, slag, or splatter.
• Operate drill press, band saw, parts washer, and overhead hoist.
• Install basic electric and hydraulic components (PTOs, pumps).
• Pass EHS Safety Training.

Skills

Welding

Torch operation

Grinding

Hand tools

Power tools

Print reading

Functional testing

Tools

MIG Weld

Drill press

Band saw

Parts washer

Overhead hoist

Job description

Job Description:

Hoist Installing is the process of installing a hoist to a truck chassis. Hoist installation is a multi-function position requiring welding operation, torch operation, grinding, hand tool & power tool operation, truck layout, print reading, and operational testing.

Hourly Rate: $26.42

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review the truck chassis with the model of hoist to be mounted and plan out what steps are necessary to complete the installation. This includes modifications to truck chassis for required hoist clearances
• Mechanical: Use of hand tools & power tools are necessary to performs hoist installation
• MIG Weld along vertical & horizontal weld lines and examine welds for bead size and other specifications. This also includes torch set up & use
• Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or splatter
• Employee operates drill press, band saw, parts washer, & overhead hoist
• Installation of basic electric and hydraulics (installing PTO’s and hydraulic pumps)
• Able to pass the EHS Safety Training

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• 1-3 months of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Previous mechanical experience preferred.
• Basic math, tape measure reading, fractions and decimals
• Knowledge of electric, hydraulics and pneumatics preferred.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Company Benefits:

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
  

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.