Truck Upfit & Installation Technician

Reading Truck; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous footwear and safety equipment discounts

Footwear, eyewear & safety equipment”

Paid training and development

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Arlington, Texas, is seeking an experienced Automotive Upfit Technician to install specialty truck equipment including utility bodies and accessories. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of welding and electrical wiring experience and be able to troubleshoot independently. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans. Join a company with over 65 years of industry leadership and enjoy paid training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of welding skills with metal and aluminum.
• 2+ years of experience with electrical wiring.
• Independent ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Hydraulics knowledge a plus.
• Independent troubleshooting ability.
• Own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Install truck bodies, plows, and commercial accessories.
• Follow safety rules and comply with PPE requirements.
• Train with other mechanics as needed.
• Basic weld experience (helpful).
• Train with other mechanics as needed.
• Other duties assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Skills

Welding skills

Electrical wiring

Troubleshooting

Power tools operation

Troubleshooting

Power tools

Tools

Basic hand tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Overview

A 2+ Year Automotive Upfit Technician at Reading Truck works under the direction of the Shop Supervisor to complete the installation of specialty truck equipment such as service utility bodies, stake bodies, dump bodies, hitches, and other commercial truck accessories.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and comply with all PPE requirements.
• Install truck bodies, plows, commercial truck accessories.
• Mount hitches, shelves, drawers, ladder racks, mud flaps, etc.
• Basic weld experience (helpful).
• Train with other mechanics as needed.
• Other duties assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Required Credentials

• 2+ years of welding skills (metal and aluminum).
• 2+ years of electrical wiring.
• Ability to build schematics.
• Complex hydraulics knowledge and experience (a plus).
• Independent ability to troubleshoot.
• Ability to operate power hand tools (and have basic tools).

How We Make An Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous footwear, eyewear, and safety equipment discount program
• Paid training and development programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.

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