Truck Installation Technician II

Reading Truck; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid parental leave

Tool Purchase Program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Footwear & safety discount

Paid training

Job summary

Reading Truck in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Truck Installation Technician III to complete installation of specialty truck equipment under supervision, including service bodies, hitch mounts, and other commercial truck accessories. You will follow safety rules, perform mounting, basic welding, and collaborate with shop staff.

The role offers sign-on bonus and opportunities to train with experienced mechanics.

Qualifications

• 2+ years welding skills (metal and aluminum).
• 2+ years electrical wiring experience.
• Ability to build schematics.
• Independent troubleshooting skills.
• Operate power hand tools and bring basic tools.
• Knowledge of hydraulics is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Welding skills (2+ years)

Electrical wiring (2+ years)

Ability to build schematics

Independent troubleshooting

Operate power hand tools

Hydraulics knowledge (plus)

Tools

Power hand tools

Job description

$2,250.00 Sign-On Bonus! (Qualified Technicians hired at level II-IV)

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
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tool Purchase Program
• 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.

To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/