Installer

Alamo Group Inc.•Lake Wales, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Installer is a high-level installation technician responsible for assembling, installing, troubleshooting, and validating complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems used in grapple trucks, grapple loaders, and knuckle boom loader equipment. This role performs advanced installations, interprets engineering drawings, and ensures equipment is installed to meet engineering specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements. The Installer may provide technical guidance to junior installers and assist supervisors in coordinating installation activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
5+ years of experience in heavy equipment assembly, truck equipment installation, crane installation, or similar mechanical installation environment.
Advanced knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical assemblies.
Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics, and electrical diagrams.
Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and measurement instruments.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to assist in training or mentoring junior technicians.

Nice To Haves

Experience installing grapple loaders, knuckle boom cranes, refuse equipment, forestry equipment, or truck-mounted material handlers.
Experience working with commercial truck chassis (Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Mack, International, etc.).
Welding or fabrication experience.
Knowledge of hydraulic load testing and equipment commissioning.
Familiarity with truck electrical systems (12V / 24V).

Responsibilities

Install and integrate complex equipment systems including grapple loaders, knuckle boom cranes, outriggers, and hydraulic lifting systems onto commercial truck chassis.
Perform advanced installation of structural components such as subframes, reinforcement members, mounts, and custom brackets.
Install, route, and connect hydraulic systems including pumps, valves, cylinders, hose assemblies, and hydraulic reservoirs.
Install electrical wiring, sensors, control panels, and safety systems associated with equipment operation.
Interpret and work from complex engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams, and build documentation.
Perform layout work, drilling, cutting, grinding, fitting, and mechanical assembly of components.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical installation issues.
Conduct functional testing and verification of installed equipment to ensure proper operation.
Identify and resolve installation or fitment issues in coordination with engineering and quality teams.
Assist supervisors with workflow coordination, task prioritization, and quality checks.
Ensure compliance with company safety standards and applicable OSHA requirements.
Maintain accurate build documentation and quality checklists.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the installation process.