Vehicle Decking Technician, Semi

Class 8 Vehicle Assembly Technician

You will be responsible for the physical assembly, lifting, and securing new Class 8 vehicles into multi-truck transport configurations (saddle mounts/piggybacks). You will work directly on the shop floor operating heavy overhead cranes, positioning structural steel saddles, and securing heavy tie-downs. This is a highly physical, mechanically intense role that requires precision assembly under strict safety tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operate Overhead Cranes: Safely lift, position, and align 12,000+ lbs commercial vehicle chassis with millimeter precision
• Install Transport Saddles: Bolt, clamp, and torque heavy-duty steel transport hardware using high-capacity industrial impact tools
• Secure Loads: Route, tension, and lock heavy-duty transport chains and binders to guarantee zero vehicle shifting
• Adjust Vehicle Systems: Isolate air suspensions and inflate rolling tires to exact transit specifications
• Perform Quality Inspections: Verify bolt torque, check component clearances, and inspect rigging gear for wear
• Maintain Safety Focus: Enforce strict overhead lift zones and follow mechanical lift plans and engineering specs
• Non CDL driving experience: Moving semi's into, out of and adjusting in decking process

Requirements

• Rigging Experience: Background in heavy equipment rigging, overhead crane operation, or commercial vehicle assembly
• Industrial Tool Mastery: Expert proficiency with high-torque impact wrenches, chain binders, and calibrated torque wrenches
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret and physically execute mechanical lift plans and torque spec charts
• Heavy Lifting: Physical capability to continuously lift and maneuver 50 to 75 pounds
• High Mobility: Ability to climb ladders, crawl under truck chassis, and work in tight spaces
• Stamina: Capability to maintain high physical output throughout 8-to-12-hour shifts

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program