Truck Installation Technician II

Reading Truck Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Reading Truck Group is seeking an Installation Technician II to join our team. You will install specialty truck equipment such as service bodies, stake bodies, dump bodies, hitches, and other commercial truck accessories under supervision.

This role requires welding and electrical wiring experience, ability to read schematics, and strong troubleshooting skills. We offer a $2,250 sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for hands-on growth across our North American network.

Qualifications

• 2+ years welding (metal and aluminum).
• 2+ years electrical wiring.
• Ability to build schematics.
• Hydraulics knowledge is a plus.
• Independent ability to troubleshoot.
• Operate power hand tools and have basic tools.

Responsibilities

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

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 II 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/