Upfit Technician

Upfit Technician | Independent Truck Upfitters | Oakland, IA

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt | $18.00 - 22.00

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, Builtmore,
and ITU. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do:

The Upfit Technician position performs as an active team member and is responsible for the consistent and quality upfit installations and service repairs on various truck bodies. Complete consistent and quality installs and service repairs on truck bodies

• Document cause and corrections for all repairs
• Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete assigned duties
• Effectively communicate with supervisor, providing updates to repairs and answering any relevant technical questions as requested
• Read and follow detailed work orders, installation drawings, blueprints, etcetera, as required by a particular area
• Perform rework as needed
• Apply feedback or instructions from supervisor
• Complete proper forms and documentation
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes
• Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
• Meet service shop goals
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Initiate process improvements
• Support 5S in work area
• Communicate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Engineering, Materials,
• Purchasing, Sales, Sales support, etc. to resolve issues
• Solve complex problems with minimal assistance
• Complete reports for travel expenses as needed
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to be successful:

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Experience in a service shop environment
• PTO & Hydraulic experience a plus
• Excellent attendance
• Positive attitude
• Strong and consistent attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
• Team oriented
• Capable of comprehensive listening (understanding the message(s) that is being communicated)
• Basic computer skills are required

Willing to:

• Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
• Develop a working knowledge of company products and applications

Able to:

• Accumulate tools and equipment required to perform assigned tasks, utilize 5S techniques, set up shadow boards
• Work overtime on short notice
• Embrace change
• Travel when required

Why The Shyft Group?

At The Shyft Group, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where you can thrive personally and professionally. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Your health is our priority, so we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you stay at your best. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as flexible spending and health savings accounts. We also provide a wellness plan to support your overall well-being, ensuring you have the tools to live a healthy, balanced life.

Financial security is essential for peace of mind, and we're here to help you build a secure future. Our benefits include a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions, short- and long-term disability coverage, and company-paid life and dependent life insurance. For added flexibility, we also offer voluntary term life insurance to suit your unique needs.

We know that a fulfilling life outside of work fuels success at work. That's why we provide resources to support your work/life balance, including educational reimbursement programs to help you grow professionally, an employee assistance program for guidance when life gets complicated, and dependent care flexible spending accounts to help manage family responsibilities.

At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits-we offer a foundation for you to thrive. Join us and experience the difference!

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer

Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.