Upfit Technician

Position Purpose: To upfit, assemble and build trucks for utilities, rail and telecommunications.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assemble & install commercial hydraulic and electrical components on specialty trucks 
• Assemble & install products such as snowplows, service bodies, lift gates, hose reels, cranes, and dump bodies etc. on specialty trucks 
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, impact tools, pneumatic tools, and grinders etc. 
• Complete jobs accurately within the designated bid hours 
• General repair and/or installation of truck equipment on cab chassis
• Keep the work area clean and maintain the condition of personal tools and shop tools
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education: High school diploma preferred 

Knowledge:

• Must have good understanding of basic automotive mechanical, electrical (12-volt), pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Must have knowledge of fitting sizes, sizing for hydraulic hosing, and electrical wiring

Skills: 

• Strong mechanical aptitude 
• General electrical wiring 
• Welding experience is preferred (either MIG, TIG, or Stick)
• Any fabrication skills are a plus
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving skills
• Certified Forklift operator preferred 
• Certified overhead crane operator preferred

Abilities: 

• Ability to read/ understand hydraulic and electrical systems schematics
• Ability to operate a plasma cutter is preferred
• Ability to work independently and on a team

Other: 

• Must own your own tools (company tool program may be available) 
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Must be able to pass a post-offer drug screen & physical
• Must be able to pass background check 
• Regular and consistent attendance

Physical Requirements:  

• The ability to wear the appropriate PPE for the job task performed. (All technicians are required to wear safety toed shoes and safety glasses. Painters/ welders are required to wear either PAPRs or full-face respirators and must complete an OSHA medical evaluation/ spirometry test annually.)
• The ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch while also utilizing tools
• The ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, or work platforms
• May lift up to 25-50lbs and/or move up to 50lbs with assistive devices
• Must be able to work in extreme weather
• Must be able to operate in noisy environments (≥85 Db)