INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN/ UPFIT TECHNICIAN - Kansas City, MO
About The Position
The Installation Technician/Upfit Technician performs heavy-duty modifications on trucks and truck-mounted equipment, as well as vehicle repair and maintenance, in accordance with Custom Truck and factory standards under the general direction of the Frame Shop Manager. The position works on truck bodies, equipment, wheelbases, suspensions, and related fabricated components. It also requires maintaining a clean and safe work area, caring for tools and shop equipment, following repair orders and installation instructions, and complying with environmental and safety policies. The technician attends factory-sponsored and company safety training, keeps customer trucks clean, and collaborates with other departments. The role requires welding and fabrication skills, knowledge of 12-volt electrical systems including multiplex wiring, and a basic understanding of truck-mounted hydraulic systems and installation procedures. General mechanical skills and the ability to work independently and cooperatively are important. The work takes place at the Kansas City, Missouri location. The employee regularly moves about the facility and may occasionally encounter fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, vibration, extreme temperatures, and moderate-to-loud noise. The role may require lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; assistance is required for heavier items.
Requirements
- Welding and fabrication skills.
- Knowledge of 12-volt electrical systems, including multiplex wiring.
- Basic understanding of truck-mounted hydraulic systems and installation procedures.
- Ability to follow written and verbal installation instructions.
- General mechanical skills.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Effective communication with customers and employees.
- Strong attention to detail and organization.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a customer-service focus.
- Initiative and ability to work independently with minimal daily direction from a manager.
- Desire to learn.
- One-year certificate from a college or technical school, three to six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and seek assistance for heavier lifting.
Nice To Haves
- ASE certification preferred.
- Mechanical skills or experience with heavy trucks and heavy equipment.
Responsibilities
- Install and remove different types of truck bodies and equipment.
- Modify truck wheelbases.
- Install and remove truck suspensions.
- Complete repair-order work efficiently and accurately in accordance with Custom Truck and factory standards.
- Fabricate and install components related to truck equipment installations.
- Keep the shop area neat and clean and account for tools.
- Use and maintain shop equipment required for repairs and preventive-maintenance inspections.
- Dispose of used oil, grease, antifreeze, and filters in assigned locations to ensure EPA compliance.
- Clean and properly equip the assigned area for repairs.
- Attend factory-sponsored training classes.
- Ensure customers’ trucks are kept clean.
- Work harmoniously with all departments.
- Understand and follow company job safety policies and attend and participate in safety training classes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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