Upfitter - Truck Equipment
Higher Talents
South Windsor, connecticut
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
Looking for a career where your performance directly impacts how much money you bring home at the end of the week?
Have automotive and welding experience?
Want to join a growing, established company?
Our client is seeking to add TWO full-time Upfitters to its team. Upfitters are responsible for completing assigned installations of truck mounted equipment and related services to complete projects in a professional, timely manner.
Top candidates will be highly motivated, self-reliant, open to constructive feedback, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Pay starts at $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. With performance incentives, top techs earn well into the low six figures!
Essential Job Functions
● Install truck mounted equipment including but not limited to: dump, utility and flatbed bodies; plows; spreaders; emergency lights; truck accessories; cranes; and lift gates.
● Weld components using professional welding equipment
● Operates plasma cutter and oxy/acetylene torch
● Drills holes with power drills and other applicable tools as needed
● Assembles hydraulic systems and hoses
● Installs PTO systems
● Follows company safety standards at all times
Competencies
● Detail oriented
● Able to read, write and speak in English
● Self-starter
● Takes instructions, open to constructive feedback
● Comfortable with a variety of construction activities and tools, including welding and basic electrical work
Requirements
● Prior professional experience and/or training in general construction activities, such as basic mechanics tools (LIST OUT), power and air tools, ability to read a tape measurer, and more
● Experience reading and understanding diagrams
● Prior welding and basic electrical experience required
● Forklift certification preferred
Benefits
Along with best-in-industry compensation, including the opportunity for overtime, we also offer a complete benefit package, which includes:
- Medical Insurance (55% covered)
- Dental Insurance (55% covered)
- Vision Insurance (55% covered)
- Life Insurance (free)
- Disability insurance
- 401k plan with profit sharing opportunities
- Employee Discounts
- 20 hours of paid training
- 17 Paid days off
- PTO purchase program
- Chances to win additional PTO
- Employee Engagement activities. (Holiday Parties, Field Trips, BBQs, Anniversary lunches, etc.)