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EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLER

Custom Truck One Source
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026
Equipment Assembler

Location: Kansas City, MO

Summary:

The Equipment Assembler will be responsible for up-fitting and customizing vehicles to specifications. Position will be working with aerial, construction equipment, and heavy & light duty trucks. He/she must be willing to learn and have a strong attendance record.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performing necessary assembly and disassembly of body and equipment, such as removal of fasteners, welded components, tie downs, removing hydraulic hoses, and all other assembly/disassembly related activities within company guidelines.
  • Building and customizing heavy & light duty vehicles with a variety of parts to specs
  • Maintaining accurate records of work performed on each vehicle daily, as required, to establish labor hours for vehicle costs
  • Moving parts into position, manually or with hoists, cranes, or forklifts.
  • Understanding drawings/schematics and directions to determine material requirements and task sequences
  • Maintaining tools, equipment and shop area for the purpose of ensuring the availability, and functioning of, required tools and equipment within a safe work area
  • Wiring electrical components to an assortment of vehicles
  • Plumbing Hydraulics on an assortment of vehicles
  • Reading and understanding work orders
  • Ensuring a timely turnaround of vehicles
  • Performing other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have previous experience working with heavy equipment
  • Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check
  • Maintaining punctual attendance in accordance with schedule and company's attendance schedule.
  • Keeping work area clean, safe and organized.
  • Producing a product that is up to Custom Truck quality standards
  • Providing a positive, team-oriented attitude
  • Basic computer navigation and software skills needed for onboarding and daily timekeeping
  • Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions
  • Focusing in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

  • Two plus years of related automotive or vocational truck operation and maintenance experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proven commitment to Safety

Working Conditions:

  • Majority of work is performed in a shop and outside
  • Must be able to work while exposed to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noise, dust, gas and/or other fumes
  • Must be able to work overtime as needed

Physical Requirements:

  • Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing on ladders and platforms of heights above 42”, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling throughout a 10-hour day, and up to 50 hours per week
  • Must be able to safely operate carts, forklifts, hand trucks, and other equipment of such nature
  • Ability to walk and stand on concrete and/or uneven surfaces for at least 10 hours per day

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

I have read and understand all the requirements of this position. I can perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Custom Truck One Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.

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