Day Shift.

Custom Truck One Source•Kansas City, MO

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Installation Technician performs heavy-duty modifications on trucks and truck-mounted equipment, along with vehicle repair and maintenance, in accordance with Custom Truck and factory standards under the general direction of the Frame Shop Manager. The role includes installing and removing truck bodies, equipment, and suspensions; modifying truck wheelbases; and fabricating and installing components related to equipment installations. Technicians use and maintain shop equipment, keep work areas and customers’ trucks clean, account for tools, and dispose of used materials in designated locations to support EPA compliance. The role also involves attending factory-sponsored and company safety training, following job safety policies, and working cooperatively across departments. The position requires welding and fabrication skills, knowledge of 12V electrical systems including multiplex wiring, and a basic understanding of truck-mounted hydraulic systems and installation procedures. Candidates need to follow written and verbal instructions and have general mechanical skills. ASE certification is preferred. Education or experience may include a one-year college or technical-school certificate, three to six months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination. The work involves regular movement around the facility and occasional walking, stair and ladder climbing, handling and reaching, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; assistance is required for heavier lifting. The employee may occasionally encounter fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, vibration, extreme cold or heat, and moderate-to-loud noise. The stated schedule is 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Welding and fabrication skills.
Knowledge of 12V 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.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees.
Detail-oriented and organized, with acceptable written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a customer-service focus across levels of employees, management, and external agencies.
Initiative and ability to work independently with minimal daily direction.
Ability and willingness to learn.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and seeking assistance for heavier loads.

Nice To Haves

ASE certification preferred.
Mechanical skills or experience with heavy trucks and heavy equipment are a plus.
A 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.

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 company 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 needed 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 work area for repairs.
Attend factory-sponsored training classes and company safety training.
Keep customers’ trucks clean.
Work harmoniously with all departments and follow applicable job safety policies.