Truck & Trailer Modification Technician — Grow with Us

Rush Enterprises, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K and stock purchase

Performance incentives

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Rush Enterprises, Inc. is hiring a Vehicle Modification Technician for Rush Truck Centers in Dallas, TX. The role involves inspections, layouts, fabrication and installation on Class 7 and 8 truck and trailer chassis and components, including current or revised applications.

You will read job orders, plan work, and perform installations, repairs and inspections across chassis, engine, driveline, axles, steering, cooling, cab, and mounting, with attention to torque settings.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in automotive or truck service environments.
• CDL may be required and the candidate must be insurable.
• DOT inspection experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders and observe vehicle in operation to determine malfunctions and plan procedures.
• Install, repair and inspect Class 7 and 8 trucks including chassis, engine, driveline, axles, steering, cooling, cab, and mounting; understand torque settings.
• Install, repair and inspect vehicle hydraulic pumps, motors and piping, including wet kits.
• Install, repair and inspect vehicle compressed air systems including braking and related lines and reservoirs.
• Work on vehicle control, starting, charging, and lighting systems; learn chassis, brake, engine and drivetrain diagnostics.
• Fit and install steel and aluminum panels, accessories and fenders using basic tools.

Skills

Two years experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rush Enterprises, Inc. is hiring a Vehicle Modification Technician for Rush Truck Centers in Dallas, TX. The role involves inspections, layouts, fabrication and installation on Class 7 and 8 truck and trailer chassis and components, including current or revised applications.

You will read job orders, plan work, and perform installations, repairs and inspections across chassis, engine, driveline, axles, steering, cooling, cab, and mounting, with attention to torque settings.