Upfit Technician 2

Wabash; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Service Technician 2 to join their dynamic team in Columbus. In this role, you'll tackle high-level activities related to truck bodies and trailers, utilizing your advanced mechanical and electrical skills. You'll be responsible for diagnosing and repairing issues, completing upfit jobs, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. This position offers a supportive environment for growth, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the operations. If you're passionate about hands-on work and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company paid uniforms

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Excellent health benefits

401k with match

Interest free tool loan

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Advanced mechanical and electrical skills with welding experience needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Complete non-standard upfit jobs and service repair work.
• Perform chassis prep, body mount, repair, and quality inspection activities.
• Read work orders and ensure correct components for assigned jobs.

Skills

Advanced mechanical skills

12v electrical skills

Welding experience

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Fork trucks

Overhead crane

Scissor lift

Job description

About the Role:

As a Service Technician 2, you will perform a variety of high-level activities related to truck body and trailers. Activities include but are not limited to knowledge of truck body and van electrical and hydraulic issues, disassemble and reassemble all sections of the truck body, body mounts, upfitting, as well as diagnose and repair as needed.

Let's Talk About You:

Your Profile:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.

• Advanced mechanical and 12v electrical skills with welding experience

• Truck body or equipment manufacturing repair and ability to troubleshoot / problem solve with minimal supervision

• Capability to work off scaffolding up ten to twelve feet.

• Must have a current driver's license.

Your Responsibilities:

• Complete non-standard upfit jobs and service repair work that may require problem solving, fabrication, electrical / hydraulic troubleshooting and sometimes creative solutions while continually developing skillsets for continued growth


• Chassis prep (minor modifications) / body mount / repair / 12v electrical / liftgate install, and quality inspection activities while adhering to all Wabash quality and EHS standards


• Follow all Wabash Nationals WPO guidelines and attain all certifications necessary for job role


• Work in a team environment.


• Read the work order completely, check the VIN on the vehicle to insure you have the correct components and vehicle for the assigned job.


• Mobile repair work (customer locations)


• Perform other duties assigned by management.


• Capability to install liftgates of all makes and models.

Benefits:

• Company paid uniforms


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Paid holidays

• Excellent health benefits, including dental and vision


• 401k with match


• Interest free tool loan

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion - Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness


• Seek to Listen - Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions

• Always Learn - Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo


• Be Authentic - Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do


• Win Together - Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Physical Demands:

• Requires minimum of eight hours standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling with a full range of body mechanics/movements.

• Required to kneel and work under a truck or van.

• Regularly required to lift and carry up to 35 (thirty-five) pounds. Frequently required to lift and carry up to fifty-five (55) pounds.

• Must be able to work in an environment requiring use of ladder, stairs, heights, platforms and climbing in and out of trucks and vans or working under trucks in tight spaces.

• Must have ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools safely, work with compressed air safely, operate fork trucks, overhead crane, and scissor lift safely and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE).

Working Conditions and Environment:

The work environment includes exposure to high decibels of noise, temperature, weather variations, metal welding processes and chemicals, which may include solvents, undercoating, paint, and caulking. Fast paced environment with moving equipment and motorized vehicles.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated applicants.