Truck Equipment Frame & Installation Tech--$22-$30/hr--Tools Provided

Bonnell Industries Inc•Dixon, IL

10d•$22 - $30

About The Position

The Truck Equipment Frame & Installation Technician handles the initial stage of truck equipment installation by preparing and modifying new truck chassis and installing the structural and mechanical equipment required for each truck build. The work involves truck frame modifications and equipment installation through welding, drilling, bolting, fabrication, and mechanical assembly. Typical equipment includes rear towing hitches, snowplow hitches, wing mounting brackets, underbody scrapers, prewet system brackets, and dump body hoists. The technician interprets drawings, measurements, and installation instructions to ensure equipment is correctly located, aligned, and securely installed. The role requires accurate, quality-focused work on new truck chassis, safe use of shop equipment, and inspection of completed installations before trucks move to the next production stage. The technician documents completed work and inspections, communicates issues that could affect downstream installation, and maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area. This is a full-time position with benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical assembly experience.
Experience using hand and power tools, including drills, grinders, impact tools, and measuring equipment.
Basic welding and fabrication experience.
Ability to accurately measure, locate, align, drill, bolt, and install mechanical components.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, installation drawings, measurements, and equipment specifications.
Ability to safely operate or be trained to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
Ability to inspect completed work for proper fit, alignment, fastening, and workmanship.
Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate work on new truck chassis.
Ability to work independently while meeting established production expectations.
Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.
Commitment to quality workmanship and safe work practices.

Nice To Haves

1–3+ years of experience in truck equipment installation, welding or fabrication, heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, automotive, or a similar mechanical environment.
Experience modifying or installing equipment on truck frames or chassis.
Experience installing snowplow hitches, wing mounting systems, underbody scrapers, towing hitches, hoists, or similar heavy equipment.
MIG welding experience.
Experience with drilling, cutting, grinding, plasma cutting, and other metalworking processes.
Experience performing layout and accurately locating components from drawings and dimensional specifications.
Experience installing heavy mechanical components using cranes or other material-handling equipment.
Experience with custom or low-volume equipment installation where individual builds may have different configurations.
Vocational or technical training in welding, fabrication, diesel technology, automotive technology, industrial mechanics, or a related field.
Familiarity with vocational trucks, snow and ice equipment, dump bodies, or truck-mounted equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform truck frame and chassis modifications according to drawings, specifications, and installation requirements.
Measure, locate, drill, cut, weld, and modify chassis components for equipment installation.
Install and mount towing hitches, plow hitches, wing brackets, underbody scrapers, prewet brackets, dump body hoists, and other job-specific equipment.
Position, align, and securely mount equipment using welding, drilling, bolting, and other approved methods.
Read and interpret work instructions, installation drawings, measurements, and equipment specifications.
Verify component location, alignment, clearances, and mounting dimensions before permanent installation.
Perform welding and light fabrication for structural and mechanical installations.
Operate welders, torches, plasma cutters, drills, grinders, overhead cranes, forklifts, and other required shop equipment.
Inspect completed installations for fit, alignment, fastening, weld quality, and workmanship before the truck proceeds to the next production stage.
Identify and communicate chassis, equipment, dimensional, or component issues that could affect downstream installation.
Document completed work and required inspections using company systems.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Complete assigned installations within established production hours while maintaining quality and safety standards.