Truck Installation Technician

Reading Truck Body, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays pay

Discount program for safety gear

Job summary

Reading Truck Body, LLC is seeking a Truck Installation Technician III to work under the Shop Supervisor and install specialty equipment on commercial trucks, including service bodies, stake bodies, dump bodies, hitches, and related accessories. Responsibilities include following PPE rules, installing components, and aligning with safety standards.

The role requires welding, electrical wiring, schematics, and problem solving, with opportunities for training and growth within a leading upfitter

Qualifications

• 2+ years of welding skills (metal and aluminum)
• 2+ years of electrical wiring experience
• Ability to build schematics
• Hydraulics knowledge and experience (a plus)
• Independent troubleshooting ability
• 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.
• Assist with basic welding as needed
• Train with other mechanics as needed
• Carry out other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager

Skills

Welding skills

Electrical wiring

Build schematics

Troubleshooting

Power hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM

How You Will Make an Impact

A Truck Installation Technician III 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.