Truck Assembler Technician - IMT Mechanic Trucks

Job Title: Truck Assembler Technician – IMT Mechanic Trucks
Location: Sacramento, CA
Company: Interstate Assembly Systems

Pay Range: $22–$28/hour (DOE)

Job Overview

Truck Assembler Technicians are responsible for assembling, modifying, and upfitting heavy-duty trucks to meet customer and operational requirements. This role involves mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic work while ensuring all builds meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards in a manufacturing or shop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly: Install and assemble major truck components, including cranes, axles, and chassis accessories (toolboxes, chock holders, cone holders, etc.) using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment.
• Upfitting: Customize trucks with specialized equipment such as PTOs, hydraulic systems, toolboxes, and custom bodies (dump beds, flatbeds) according to blueprints, schematics, and customer specifications.
• Quality Control: Inspect completed work to ensure functionality, safety, and compliance with manufacturer and regulatory standards, including DOT requirements.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues during assembly and upfitting.
• Documentation: Accurately record parts used, labor hours, and modifications completed.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety procedures, including proper PPE use and OSHA guidelines.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, designers, and team members to complete complex builds efficiently.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in automotive or heavy-equipment assembly, mechanics, or a related field preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with hand and power tools; able to read blueprints, technical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of heavy-duty vehicle systems, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Physical Ability: Capable of lifting 50–75 lbs and performing extended standing, bending, kneeling, and other physical tasks.
• Certifications: Welding, CDL, or ASE certifications are a plus but not required.
• Attention to Detail: Commitment to precision and quality workmanship.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to use diagnostic computers for troubleshooting and repair
• Must supply own basic hand tools
• Comfortable using computers for web-based training and work-order systems
• Must be physically able to perform job duties without restrictions

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Wages – Be paid your worth!
• Uniforms - fully supplied by Interstate!
• Tool program - available
• Tuition assistance - for educational and ongoing career growth
• Health, dental and vision coverage - begins on the first day of the following month.
• Paid Time Off - (PTO) starts accruing day one of your full-time employment.
• Holidays - 6 Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays per year
• 401(K) - with company matching.
• Long Term Disability - Supplied
• Short Term Disability - Supplied
• Life Insurance - Supplied
• Healthiest You - Virtual Health Care paid by Interstate.
• PPE Reimbursement- Safety Glasses and Safety Boot Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance – We care about our furry friends!
• Employee Discounts - available on products and services
• Paid Employee Assistance Program - Free 24/7 Access to a guidance consultant regarding life challenges you or family member may face.
• Paid Health and Well-being screening - for employees and their spouse

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Interstate Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for this position by submitting a resume for consideration.

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Salary : $22 - $28