Body Shop-Technician (Class: N/A)

Ascendance Truck Centers•Painesville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascendance Truck Centers is seeking a Body Shop Technician to join their team. This role involves fabricating, welding, integrating electrical systems and lighting, and installing hydraulic systems and components for the upfitting, modification, maintenance, and repair of truck equipment on various commercial truck chassis. The company offers a fantastic culture, opportunities for advancement, and a focus on employee growth, aiming to build long-term careers.

Requirements

High School Diploma, 2-year Technical School preferred. Equivalent amount of work experience may be considered in lieu of schooling.
Unrestricted Driver’s License – Technician must be able to safely drive vehicles around the location property as well as pull vehicles into the shop bays.
Perform heavy duty truck/trailer repair and maintenance.
Obtain and maintain 100% Certified Technician Status with Navistar/International, Cummins and other OEM’s as required.
Operate power and hand tools and other equipment used in servicing vehicles.
Move freely throughout the service area, including continuous physical effort; climbing in/out of truck cabs, underneath trucks, bending, walking, manipulating tools/equipment, etc.
Written (for documenting work) and verbal communication skills.
Build and maintain positive relationships with co-workers and customers.
Read and interpret work orders, service information and wiring diagrams.
Use testing equipment including computers, breakout harnesses and other electronic diagnostic equipment to determine failed components.
Perform basic math calculations.

Nice To Haves

CDL A or B License beneficial, assistance will be given to obtain if willing. (Some locations may require a CDL)

Responsibilities

Properly install and repair truck equipment, utilizing information from component manufacturers, company build documents, customer requirements, and industry standard practices
Install all types of truck bodies and related equipment including dump, van, platform, refuse, roll-off, service, etc. on to various makes and models of truck chassis
Integrate electrical components including lighting, controls, safety equipment, operator indicators, etc. into chassis electrical systems
Properly utilizing body interface connections
Build and document wiring harnesses, route and secure according to industry standards
Assemble and install hydraulic system components including reservoirs, pumps, valves, controls, etc.; determine optimal location for installation on vehicle chassis
Manufacture and install hydraulic hoses, document for future use, route and secure according to industry standards
Install transmission and engine power takeoff equipment
Modify OEM chassis by relocating components including air tanks, batteries, axles, suspension, etc. as needed for proper equipment installation
Install snow plow hitches, snow plows, and various styles of ice control spreaders
Install liftgates including rail, arm, and tuck under styles on to a variety of truck bodies
Install towing connections including rear hitch plates, pintle hooks, fifth wheels, etc.
Fabricate, modify, and assemble carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components into final products through cutting, grinding, welding, etc. using hand tools, shop machines, gas torch, or hand plasma and welding equipment
Develop templates, fixtures, and other work aids to promote accuracy and efficiency
Operate lifting devices and equipment to position items
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair similar equipment
Other duties as assigned