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Truck Installation Technician

Arlington, TXOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • welding
  • metal
  • aluminum
  • electrical wiring
  • schematics
  • troubleshoot
  • power hand tools
  • basic tools

Nice to have

  • weld experience
  • complex hydraulics

Role summary

Reading Truck is seeking a Truck Installation Technician to install specialty truck equipment such as service utility bodies, dump bodies, and hitches. The role requires 2+ years of welding skills (metal and aluminum) and 2+ years of electrical wiring experience. Candidates must be able to troubleshoot independently, operate power hand tools, and follow safety protocols. Knowledge of complex hydraulics and the ability to build schematics are a plus. This is an onsite, full-time position with comprehensive benefits and paid training.

How You Will Make an Impact

A Truck Installation Technician 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. 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

Tuition Reimbursement
10 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.


AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.

To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/

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