INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN

About the role

Responsible for performing heavy-duty modifications on trucks and truck-mounted equipment, plus vehicle repair and maintenance work in accordance with Custom Truck and factory standards under the general direction of the Frame Shop Manager.

Responsibilities

• Installation and removal of different types of truck bodies and equipment
• Modification of truck wheelbases
• Installation and removal of truck suspensions
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Custom Truck and factory standards
• Fabrication and installation of components related to truck equipment installations
• Keep shop area neat and clean and account for all tools at all times
• Use and maintain all necessary shop equipment required to complete repairs or PM inspections
• Dispose of used oil, grease, antifreeze, and filters in the assigned location to ensure EPA compliance
• Clean and properly equip assigned area to perform all necessary repairs to equipment
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes
• Ensure customers’ trucks are kept clean
• Work with all departments in harmony
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of the Company’s Job Safety policies
• Attend and participate in Custom Truck safety training classes

Requirements

• Welding and fabrication experience
• Knowledge of 12V electrical systems including multiplex wiring
• Basic understanding of truck-mounted hydraulic systems and installation procedures
• Ability to follow both written and verbal installation instructions
• ASE certification preferred
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• General mechanical skills required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, and management
• Highly detail-oriented and organized in work
• Acceptable written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a customer service focus
• Initiative and ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction
• Strong desire to learn
• Mechanical skills/experience with heavy trucks and heavy equipment are a plus

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to walk; climb stairs and ladders; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Required to sit and regularly move about the facility
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; assistance required for lifting more than 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and vibration
• Occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• Work well within a matrix organization

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Competitive health care (3 plans to choose from)
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, and holidays
• Short-term disability (STD) / Long-term disability (LTD)
• Partner discounts
• Investment in employee development
• Employee referral program