Upfit Technician

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Owen Companies

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Salt Lake City, Utah

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining various truck bodies and specialized equipment such as dump bodies and plows. Tasks include 12v electrical installation, MIG welding, fabrication, and system troubleshooting.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of experience in the commercial truck/truck equipment industry and a high school diploma or equivalent. You possess knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, and are proficient in using various tools and reading blueprints and schematics.

Must Have Skills for ATS

hydraulic systems

pneumatic systems

electrical systems

mig welding

welding dual shield

welding hardwire

fabrication

blueprints

schematics

hand tools

power tools

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: LEGACY EQUIPMENT UT - SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84104Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayOwen Equipment, an Owen Company, is looking to hire an experienced Truck Equipment Installer Upfitter Technician Mechanic to join our growing team.  We are also a leading upfitter of service bodies and snow equipment and are an official dealer for such leading brands as IMT, Henke, Wausau-Everest, Swenson Spreader Co. and Stellar Mfg. We are one of the largest Vactor and Elgin dealers in the United States and sell, service and rent sewer cleaners, vacuum excavators, street sweepers and related accessories. We maintain five full-service locations in Portland, Oregon; Kent, Washington; Spokane, Washington; Fairfield, California; and Salt Lake City, Utah and our customer base consists of the largest municipalities and contractors in the Western U.S.  Our equipment is critical to keeping our streets and sewer systems clean, clearing snow, locating buried infrastructure during construction projects, and helping to build and maintain our electrical grid.        The key to our success has been our people. And that’s still true today. Every team member is extremely knowledgeable about our products and the industries in which they serve. Whether it’s parts, service, or sales, we know what our customers need because we know what they do. We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial company with many opportunities for advancement and professional development.  We are looking for highly talented individuals with high ambition and a desire to advance their career and grow into more senior roles as their abilities allow.     Pay Range: $26.00 - $36.00 an hour depending on experience.     Benefits: Full Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and 100% company paid Life and LTD. We have PTO that accrues weekly, seven paid holidays (eligible after 30 days from start), and 401(k) with company match.     Visit our website www.owenequipment.com for an overview of our company.    Job Description:  As a Truck Equipment Installer Upfitter technician, you will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining various truck bodies and equipment, such as dump bodies, flatbeds, water tanks, plows, chippers, and custom-built machines. You will also perform 12v electrical installation, mig welding, fabrication, and troubleshooting tasks.     Requirements: To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications:      High school diploma or equivalent.   At least one year of experience in the commercial truck/truck equipment industry.   Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.   Experience with welding dual shield and hardwire.  Ability to read and follow blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.   Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools and other specialized equipment.   Access to tools such as wrenches, sockets, drills, impacts, and grinders.   Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.   Ability to work independently and as part of a team.   Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in various weather conditions.   Attention to detail, quality, and safety.     If you are a great team player with a strong work ethic and a great attitude and are interested in joining a fast-growing company with opportunities for advancement, please apply online or feel free to drop in and apply in person.    EEO Statement: Owen Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.    QualificationsRequirements: To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications:    High school diploma or equivalent.  At least one year of experience in the commercial truck/truck equipment industry.  Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems  Ability to read and follow blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.  Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools and other specialized equipment.  Access to tools such as wrenches, sockets, drills, impacts, and grinders.  Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in various weather conditions.  Attention to detail, quality, and safety. 

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Owen Companies

The company started as Ben-Ko-Matic in 1958 as a broom manufacturing equipment company then began making the brooms and selling them direct in 1976 – for the next 30 years, the Ben-Ko-Matic green brooms were in use all over the United States. Ben-Ko-Matic became the Elgin dealer in 1982 and then the Vactor dealer in 1995. Owen now serves a population of over 21 million citizens in the western United States. We've been very successful by representing only the finest products built for the areas we serve. Quality products mean lower operating costs and higher performance and customers who are satisfied when they take delivery. We have an extensive rental and demo fleet and Owen Equipment has been one of the top 4 Vactor / Elgin dealers in the United States having sold over 500 new sewer cleaners, hydro excavators, street sweepers and camera systems. We now service a machine population of over 1,500 units working out in field. Every one of those units is backed by the Owen team and we do whatever it takes to keep those machines, and our customers, working to serve our communities. We’re continually re-investing in our business to provide our team with the best facilities and tools to serve our customers. When it comes to service, only the best will do. When you put your trust in Owen, you can be confident that our factory trained team will give you our best whether you need service, parts, training or even just a little advice. We’ll be here long after the sale to provide you with whatever you need to keep your equipment maintained and running safely and efficiently. Owen Equipment has four full-service locations in Portland, Oregon, Kent Washington, Salt Lake City, Utah and Fairfield, California. Our parts staff consists of experienced professionals that represent our commitment to communication, courtesy and credibility. We continue to be the largest supplier in the west for replacement brushes and brooms, for all makes of models of sweeping equipment.
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