Truck Installation Technician

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Safety Equipment Discount

Job summary

Reading Truck in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Truck Installation Technician to complete installation of specialty truck equipment under supervision. You will install truck bodies, plows, and accessories, mount hitches and racks, and maintain safety standards on the shop floor.

Required 2+ years welding and electrical wiring experience; ability to read schematics and troubleshoot problems. Basic weld skills are helpful and you may train with peers as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years welding experience (metal/aluminum).
• 2+ years electrical wiring experience.
• Ability to build schematics for installations.
• Knowledge of hydraulics is a plus.
• Independent troubleshooting skills required.
• Ability to operate power hand tools and carry basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Install truck bodies, plows and commercial accessories.
• Mount hitches, shelves, racks, and related components.
• Follow safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Participate in training with other mechanics as needed.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Skills

Welding

Electrical wiring

Schematics

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting

Power tools

Job description

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

How You Will Make an Impact

A Truck 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 ProgramPaid 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.