Reading Truck - Shop Lead

How You Will Make an Impact

Provides support to production/shop floor as the first line resource for technicians of all skills and experience.

The Shop Lead has the responsibility and authority to use their education, experience, and professional discretion to resolve issues accordingly regarding installations.

The Shop Lead is also responsible for leading the production floor in the up-fit processes needed to produce high-quality vocational vehicles to the customers.

The Nuts and Bolts


* Maintain a safe work environment


* Train employees as needed to perform job duties


* Participate and support continuous improvement activities


* Install truck bodies of all makes and models


* Install standard equipment such as hitches, mud flaps, back-up cameras, etc.


* Diagnose and troubleshoot problems


* Work occurs primarily on production floor, however may occur outside or on customer site/over the road


* Physical activities require considerable use of arms and legs along with dexterity of hands, fingers and arms

Required Credentials


* High School Diploma or GED


* Experience leading an hourly skilled trade workforce


* Welding Certification


* ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification(s)


* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


* Comprehension of FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards)


* Intermediate to Advanced Mechanical Knowledge


* Intermediate to Advanced Hydraulic Knowledge


* Intermediate to Advanced Electrical Knowledge; Both AC and DC circuitry

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.

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

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 10 paid holidays

• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program

• Paid Training and Development Programs

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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.

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