About the Role:

As an Upfit Technician, you will perform a variety of high-level activities related to truck body and trailers. Activities include but are not limited to knowledge of truck body and van electrical and hydraulic issues, disassemble and reassemble all sections of the truck body, body mounts, upfitting, as well as diagnose and repair as needed.

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate mechanical skills/knowledge and welding experience preferred
• Must have a current driver's license.
• Truck body or equipment manufacturing repair and ability to troubleshoot / problem solve with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work off scaffolding up ten to twelve feet.

Your Responsibilities:

• Follow all Wabash Nationals WPO guidelines, attain all required certifications, work safely, and use proper PPE.
• Work in a team environment.
• Do repairs and procedures in a safe and timely manner.
• Before beginning an assignment, read the work order completely, check the VIN on the vehicle to insure you have the correct components and vehicle for the assigned job.
• Mobile repair work (customer locations)
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Physical Demands:

• Requires minimum of eight hours standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling with a full range of body mechanics/movements.
• Required to kneel and work under a truck or van.
• Regularly required to lift and carry up to 35 (thirty-five) pounds. Frequently required to lift and carry up to fifty-five (55) pounds.
• Must be able to work in an environment requiring use of ladder, stairs, heights, platforms and climbing in and out of trucks and vans or working under trucks in tight spaces.
• Must have ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools safely, work with compressed air safely, operate fork trucks, overhead crane, and scissor lift safely and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE).

Benefits:

• Company supplied uniforms
• Paid Time Off (Vacation)
• Paid holidays
• Excellent health benefits, including dental and vision
• 401k with match
• Tuition assistance for schooling.

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash National, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion - Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen - Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn - Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic - Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together - Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash