Carpenter

Job Title: Truck Technician

Job Description

As a Truck Technician, you will work under the guidance of the Shop Supervisor to complete the installation of specialty truck equipment, including dump bodies, crane bodies, and bumper cranes. This role requires a commitment to innovation and craftsmanship in building and finishing custom truck bodies.

Responsibilities

• Install specialty truck equipment such as dump bodies and crane bodies.

• Read blueprints, shop drawings, and tape measures accurately.

• Fabricate, install, and finish wooden or composite interiors, shelving, partitions, ceilings, and trim.

• Mount hitches, shelves, drawers, ladder racks, mud flaps, and back-up cameras.

• Train mechanics as needed.

• Handle, move, or perform administrative tasks involving hazardous materials.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of assembly or installation experience.

• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings accurately.

• Own set of hand and power tools suitable for carpentry.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the manufacturing industry or a related field.

• Truck equipment installation or related experience.

• Experience in construction, rebuilding, or remodeling homes/commercial businesses.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Enjoy a 401(k) savings plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, and ten paid holidays. Benefit from an eyewear and safety equipment discount program, along with paid training and development programs. Experience big company perks with a small company culture.

Work Environment

Work in a non-air-conditioned shop environment with first shift positions from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, currently working 50-60 hours. The atmosphere is similar to an automotive repair shop, requiring frequent bending, standing, and crouching. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.