The Role
Hands-on production role assembling and customizing specialty vehicles. Perform painting, carpentry, metal fabrication, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations, welding, and operate material-handling equipment. Read blueprints, follow safety procedures, collaborate with team, and adapt to changing shop needs to complete projects on schedule.
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Position Summary
The Mobile Upfitter is a hands-on production role within a warehouse environment, responsible for customizing and assembling specialty vehicles and mobile units. This position encompasses a wide variety of skills, including painting, carpentry, metal fabrication, plumbing, auto-mechanical and auto-electrical work.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Perform vehicle upfitting tasks based on customer specifications and project requirements.
- Utilize a variety of tools, including saws (power and hand), drills, screw guns, hammers, welders, and measuring tools.
- Apply painting techniques and finishes (training or certification is a plus).
- Complete carpentry tasks such as measuring, cutting, and assembling wood components for vehicle customization.
- Assist with plumbing installations and repairs within specialty vehicle builds.
- Perform metal fabrication and welding tasks as needed.
- Assist with mechanical and electrical work on vehicles, including installations and troubleshooting.
- Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment (training provided).
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure quality and timely completion of projects.
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Adapt to various roles within the shop as project needs change.
- Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts within the production process.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in any of the following areas is preferred but not required: painting, carpentry, metal fabrication, plumbing, auto-mechanics, or auto-electrical work.
- Willingness to be trained and learn new skills.
- Ability to read and follow instructions, technical drawings, and blueprints.
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.
- Basic math and measuring skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Positive attitude and desire to develop skill sets in a production environment.
- Regular activities include climbing stairs/steps, stretching, lifting up to 40 lbs., bending at the waist, pushing and moving materials and/or equipment, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Intermittent activities include lifting overhead, climbing ladders, lifting 40 lbs. or more, squatting and kneeling for tasks in tight spaces.
- Active warehouse and production setting with exposure to loud noise, machinery, tools, dust, and varying temperatures.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed boots required.
- Flexibility in daily tasks and responsibilities based on business and project needs.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in painting, carpentry, metal fabrication, plumbing, auto-mechanics, or auto-electrical work
- Willingness to be trained and learn new skills
- Ability to read and follow instructions, technical drawings, and blueprints
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability
- Basic math and measuring skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude and desire to develop skill sets in a production environment
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., climb stairs/ladders, bend, stand for long periods
- Forklift and material-handling equipment operation (training provided)
- Painting training or certification
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The Company
What We Do
Bush Truck Leasing provides transportation solutions for the commercial truck industry, serving independent contractors, distributors, and franchisees with a wide inventory of route trucks, flexible lease-to-own options, and tailored services.









