Truck Installation Technician II

Reading Truck; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package (Med, D

Tuition Reimbursement

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Reading Truck in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Truck Installation Technician to fabricate and install specialty truck equipment under supervision. You will complete installations such as service bodies, stake bodies, dump bodies, hitches, and other accessories for commercial fleets.

The role emphasizes safety, basic welding, electrical wiring, hydraulics, and tool use; on-the-job training is provided with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge is required.
• Basic welding skills, electrical wiring, hydraulics.
• Ability to operate power hand tools and carry basic tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Welding skills

Electrical wiring

Hydraulics

Power tools operation

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 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

• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Basic welding skills, electrical wiring, hydraulics, etc.
• 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

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
• 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.