Heavy Duty Equipment Installer/Fab Technician

Description

Summary 

The primary focus of the Equipment Installer and Fabrication Technician is to install various truck equipment components, such as dump truck bodies, snowplows, hydraulic pumps, and tarp systems. The individual will need to securely route air and hydraulic lines to operate truck equipment components.

Essential Responsibilities   

• MIG Welding Experience.
• Basic electrical.
• Use of basic hand tools to install parts and subassemblies. 
• Listen to and follow directions from supervisors.
• Fabricate and assemble parts/components on Medium and heavy-duty trucks.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform repairs as needed.
• Complete quality controls.
• Accurately record time, cause, and correction on Repair Orders.
• Complete assigned repairs and tasks in a timely and safe manner.
• Study and interpret assembly instructions.
• Ensure the work space is clean and safe.
• Team-oriented and a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Other Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic Computer skills and knowledge of Repair Order Processing Software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Position requires the ability to operate motor vehicles and have a safe driving record. A current Commercial Driver's License is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Business Skills 

The individual has demonstrated a strong set of business skills listed below:

• Continuous Learning - Taking initiative to regularly learn new concepts, technologies and/or methods
• Decision Making - Analyzing all aspects of a situation to make consistently sound and timely decisions
• Resiliency - Quickly recovering from adversity
• Teamwork - Cooperating with others to meet objectives
• Customer Focus - Anticipating, meeting and/or exceeding customer needs, wants and expectations
• Self-Starting - Demonstrating initiative and willingness to begin working
• Time and Priority Management - Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted timeframes

Competencies

Individuals need to have the following:  

• Resiliency: Quickly recovering from adversity. Demonstrates the ability to overcome setbacks. Strives to remain optimistic in light of adversity.
• Personal Accountability: Willing to take ownership of situations. Being answerable for personal actions. Demonstrates the ability to self-evaluate. Strives to take responsibility for his or her actions.
• Problem Solving: Defining, analyzing, and diagnosing key components of a problem to formulate a solution. Identifies the multiple components of problems and their relationships. Prioritizes steps to a solution. Understands and defines the problem before jumping to a solution.
• Continuous Learning: Taking initiative to regularly learn new concepts, technologies, and/or methods. Takes initiative in acquiring and mastering the skills and knowledge requirements of a position. Keeps abreast of current or new information through reading and other learning methods.
• Time and Priority Management: Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames. Effectively manages difficulties and delays to complete tasks on time. Reduces the amount of time spent on non-priorities.
• Goal Orientation: Setting, pursuing and attaining goals, regardless of obstacles or circumstances. Acts instinctively to achieve objectives without supervision. 
• Expends the necessary time and effort to achieve goals.
• Creativity and Innovation: Creating new approaches, designs, processes, technologies and/or systems to achieve the desired result. Notices unique patterns, variables, processes, systems or relationships.

Behaviors 

• Organized Workplace - The job requires establishing and maintaining specific order in daily activities.
• Analysis - The job requires compiling, confirming, and organizing information.
• Persistence- The job requires completing tasks despite challenges or resistance.
• Consistent - The job requires predictable performance in repetitive situations.
• Following Policy - The job requires adhering to rules, regulations, or existing methods.
• People-Oriented - The job requires building rapport with a wide range of individuals.
• Customer-Oriented - The job requires identifying and fulfilling customer expectations.

Working hours: Heavy-duty diesel technicians may work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and potentially on-call or emergency repair shifts, as diesel engine maintenance and repairs are often required outside of regular business hours.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility: The fab shop technician should be able to move around the workshop or service area, including walking, standing, bending, and potentially working in confined spaces or under vehicles. Ability to climb ladders. The ability requires a person to bend, twist, squat, and reach in order to perform tasks on truck components. 
• Vision: Good eyesight and visual acuity are important for a fab shop technician to inspect and troubleshoot engine components, read technical manuals, and perform precision work.
• Hearing: The technician should have good hearing to diagnose engine sounds, communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, and be aware of any audible warnings or signals in the workshop. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, due to tools and engine noise.
• Manual dexterity: A high level of manual dexterity is essential for a fab shop technician to handle tools, components, and equipment with precision, and perform tasks such as disassembling, repairing, and reassembling engine parts.
• Lifting: This role often involves lifting heavy components or tools. The technician should have the physical strength and ability to safely lift and move heavy objects, following proper lifting techniques to prevent injury. 
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60lbs – 150 lbs. unassisted. 

Reports to Fab Shop Manager

Updated August 2026

Company Overview 

Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois, offering a comprehensive range of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than half a century of growth and success, Palmer Trucks has grown into a team of more than 625 individuals. With more than two million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time, there is a paramount need to keep the industry moving forward – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We remain committed to forming authentic and valuable connections by fulfilling the industry’s unique, time-sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value – personalized for you.

Because of this philosophy, we develop and nurture long-term, valuable relationships with our partners. The Palmer Trucks team has the utmost privilege and gratitude to do business, and these core values are what keep customers returning year after year and have kept us – On the Road Since 1965.

Benefits 

Palmer Trucks is a family-owned company with 60 years of success, treating everyone with respect and dignity. Our team is always ready to help you find the best benefits package for you and your family. 

Individual, Spouse, and Family coverage. Multiple Products are affordable and provide value for you and your family. 

• Health and Wellness Benefits 
• Medical Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Products like Short-Term, Long-Term Disability 

Financial stability and Retirement Preparedness: 

• Our 401(k) program includes a company match 
• Retirement Planning Assistance 
• Financial Guidance and Education 

Paid Time Off:

• Full-time employees enjoy paid holidays and personal time 
• Vacation based on the length of service. 

Resources when we face major challenges and life events:

• Life Insurance, Hospital Stay, Critical Illness, other products
• Bereavement Services and Employment Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources readily accessible and without stigma 

Paid Training and Tools Assistance to do the job right. 

Job Posting Information 

This position has an immediate start date and will allow for proper notice to your existing employer. Submit your resume with confidence that all contact with us is completely confidential. 

Palmer Trucks is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact:hrteam@palmertrucks.com 

Palmer Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Applicants are considered for employment without a regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or any other legally protected.