Truck Installation Technician

Reading Truck Group; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Footwear & Safety Discounts

Training & Development

Job summary

Reading Truck Group is seeking a Truck Installation Technician in Arlington, TX to complete installations of specialty truck equipment under supervision. You’ll work on service utility bodies, stake bodies, dump bodies, hitches, and other commercial truck accessories.

The role requires welding and electrical wiring experience, ability to read schematics, hydraulics knowledge a plus, and on-site teamwork with a supervisor. On-site training and company benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Welding skills

Electrical wiring

Schematic drawing

Hydraulics knowledge

Troubleshooting

Power hand tools use

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM

$2,250.00Sign-OnBonus! (QualifiedTechnicians hired at levelII-IV)

How You Will Make an Impact

ATruck Installation 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.

The Nuts and Bolts

• 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. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, 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

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and 10 Observed (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.