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Truck Assembly Technician III at Reading Truck

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Job Description

$2,250.00 Sign - On Bonus !

(Qualified Technicians hired at level II-IV )

How You Will Make an Impact

A Truck Installation Technician III at Reading Truck works under the direction of the Shop Supervisor to complete the installation of specialty truck equipment

such as service utility bodies, stake bodies, dump bodies, hitches, and other

commercial truck accessories.

The Nuts and Bolts

Follow safety rules and comply with all PPE requirements.

Install truck bodies, plows, commercial truck accessories

Mount hitches, shelves, drawers, ladder racks, mud flaps, etc.

Basic weld experience (helpful)

Train with other mechanics as needed

Other duties assigned by Supervisor/Manager

Required Credentials

2+ years of welding skills (metal and aluminum)
2+ years of electrical wiring
Ability to build schematics
Complex Hydraulics knowledge and experience (a plus)
Independent ability to troubleshoot
Ability to operate power hand tools (and have basic tools)

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tool Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and 10 Observed (Paid) Holidays

Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program

Paid Training and Development Programs

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.

AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.

To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page

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Typical mid-level pay: $70k for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$70k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$46k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $106k

Slight candidate advantage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024