Equipment Installer

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has 30+ locations from Seattle to San Diego to the Midwest, serving thousands of customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.

TEC Equipment features Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks, Hino and Isuzu medium duty trucks, Wabash trailers and Cottrell auto transport trailers. We offer a large and desirable inventory of new Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks and all makes of used trucks. Our full-service line-up also features quality parts, state-of-the-art service, collision centers and fuel, leasing/rental, financing, and insurance. Our locations are authorized service centers for Mack, Volvo, Cummins, Meritor, Eaton and Fuller warranties. TEC truly offers the convenience of one-stop shopping for all trucking-related needs.

This position is primarily responsible for performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing, and repairing heavy-duty trucks.  We offer in-house advanced-training opportunities - we are one of only three dealer groups in North America that is certified to conduct all Mack/Volvo training up to the master tech certification within our in-house Training Centers. We cover travel costs for our technicians to attend training. We also offer a family-oriented work environment.

Sign on bonus of up to $5,000 available depending upon experience/skill level

• Installing and up fitting Jerr-Dan equipment/tow truck bodies on various truck chassis.
• Operate drills, saws, air tools, plasma cutter, and welder.
• Installing all equipment necessary to modify brand-new vehicles into tow trucks.
• Routing and installing wire harnesses, controllers, light bars, power supplies, hydraulic hoses, toolboxes, component trays, etc.
• Disassembling and reassembling of factory vehicles.
• Read drawings, and follow instruction manuals, including electrical schematics.
• Work in a productive and cohesive manner with Management and team members
• Complete all repair orders in a timely manner ensuring all labor and parts are charged to the appropriate unit.
• Inspect equipment to maintain functional equipment; if any equipment needs repairs notify supervisor/lead or maintenance.
• Accountable for all direct and indirect labor hours on a daily and weekly basis.
• Promotes safe work habits & follows safety policies and procedures.

• Body installation: 1 year (preferred not required).
• Higher consideration will be given to candidates who have completed at least two years, preferably graduated, from a four-year trade school, vocational high school or equivalent, with courses in general shop and automotive repair.
• Experience in the commercial truck/truck equipment industry preferred.
• Experience in welding and/or being familiar with welding concepts, practices, and procedures (preferred but not required).
• Experience working with automotive mechanical & electrical systems is a plus.
• Experience with hydraulics (PTO Installation) is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and focused on quality workmanship.
• Must have own hand tools and have knowledge in their use
• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Anything above 50 pounds will require assistance of a team member or forklift, etc. as necessary.
• Must be able to drive/move trucks, valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to follow directions, read, write and speak English.
• Demonstrate willingness to work with others in a team.

TEC provides our employees and their families with a full menu of health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

New hires are eligible to participate in TEC Equipment’s comprehensive benefits plan the first of the month following your date of hire.

• Choice of two comprehensive medical plan options that include prescription drug coverage
• Choice of two dental plans that cover preventative and diagnostic care, basic and major services, and orthodontia for children
• Vision care, discounted hearing exams, and hearing aids
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Seven paid holidays, vacation accrual of at least 48 hours per year, and paid sick

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all applicable screenings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.