Commercial Truck Upfitter Technician

Job Description Job Description Step into the Upfit Bay: A Day in the Life You clock in, check the work order, and roll a fresh chassis into your bay. Under the direction of the Shop Supervisor, you map mounting points, set a service or stake body, and secure it. You route wiring for lights and accessories, plumb basic hydraulics, and add the finishing touches—hitches, ladder racks, drawers, shelves, mud flaps. By the time you sign off, a bare chassis has become a work-ready truck.
What You’ll Do Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE every step of the way.
Install bodies and equipment: service utility bodies, stake and dump bodies, plows, hitches, and a variety of commercial accessories.
Mount and secure shelves, drawers, ladder racks, mud flaps, and related hardware to spec.
Support wiring and basic hydraulic hookups for installed equipment.
Train alongside other mechanics/technicians as needed and share knowledge.
Jump in on additional tasks as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager.
What You Bring Foundational mechanical aptitude.
Baseline welding ability (MIG/TIG/Stick exposure is a plus), plus familiarity with electrical wiring and hydraulics.
Comfort using power hand tools—and you have a basic personal tool set.
Tools and Tech You’ll Touch MIG, TIG, and Stick welders
Hydraulic shear/shearing equipment
Automotive vehicles and related shop tools
Your Background Helps If You’re Proficient In Heavy equipment repair
Electrical installation
Why Reading Truck For 65+ years, Reading Truck has led the way in manufacturing, distributing, and enhancing work truck bodies. With 20+ locations across North America, we’re growing fast—and we invite you to grow with us. Big-company benefits. Small-company feel. Come get paid to play with trucks.
Total Rewards Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life. Big company perks with a small company culture.
Our Commitment J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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