Heavy Duty Truck Installer: Assembler/Hydraulics/Electrical/Fabricator

About the role

Tenco Industries, Lakeville NY was founded in 1993 and has become a leading distributor of snow & ice removal equipment throughout New York. As a member of Alamo Group Inc, Tenco offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. The Heavy Duty Truck Installer position involves laying out, positioning, aligning and fitting components together, bolting, clamping, and tack welding parts, setting up equipment and welding parts for mounting tilt fronts, dump bodies, etc., and performing one or more of the following functions: welding, assembly, electrical work, hydraulics, or cab controls.

Responsibilities

• Layout (plan) position, align and fit components together
• Bolt, clamp, and tack weld parts to secure in position
• Set up equipment and weld parts for mounting tilt fronts, dump bodies, etc.
• Perform at least one of the following functions:
  • Welding: 25% welding – lay out, fit, cut and weld fabricated parts using appropriate tools and welding equipment to assemble or install dump bodies, hitches, armatures, and any other parts and equipment according to instructions
  • Assembler – lay out, fit, cut and weld fabricated parts using appropriate tools and welding equipment to assemble or install dump bodies, hitches, armatures, and any other parts and equipment according to instructions
  • Electrical – install electrical equipment on plow trucks and dump trucks including running wires, mounting brackets, switches, and control boxes while following electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications; test all installed equipment and wiring to determine proper functioning and installation
  • Hydraulics – select equipment, plan layout, and assemble or install hydraulics on equipment according to instructions
  • Cab Controls – assist with installation of equipment in truck cabs as necessary
• Perform other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Team Lead or Managers to support the truck build operations process and shop maintenance

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred; technical trade school preferred
• Work performed in a non‑climate controlled metal manufacturing production environment with frequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling, standing, twisting, bending, and climbing around metal fabricated parts, equipment and machinery; talking, depth perception, and use of field vision required
• Frequent lifting, pushing or pulling of 50 pounds alone and 100+ pounds with assistance
• Sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity to identify required material and operate production fabrication equipment (hand tools, power tools, etc.)
• Steel toe boots and use of personal protective equipment are required

Skills

• Knowledge of shop math
• Knowledge of basic procedures of voltage and amperage (a plus)
• Able to use hand and power tools, such as grinders and de‑burring equipment
• Able to perform standard measurements
• Able to operate a manual crane hoist, forklift, and hand truck
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to wear personal protective equipment
• Able to work overtime and/or on weekends as production schedules dictate

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company paid Short and Long‑Term disability programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship programs
• And much more!

Pay

Rate: $23.00‑$24.00 per hour