Snow Equipment Installer II

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Position Summary

The overall function of this position is to install and repair equipment on plow trucks and dump trucks, including all electrical equipment and hydraulics on plow trucks and dump trucks according to blueprints and specifications, using hand tools, test equipment, welder, power tools, air tools and other tools as necessary.

Installation, troubleshooting, repair, and miscellaneous assistance are core responsibilities. The duties are divided into the following areas:

• Equipment Installation
  • Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly and welding.
  • Lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together.
  • Bolts, clamps, and tack‑welds parts to secure in position for welding.
  • Sets up equipment and welds parts, using appropriate welding equipment to mount tilt fronts, dump bodies, etc.
  • Can perform all the primary functions: welding, electrical, and hydraulics.
  • Welding: lays out, fits, cuts and welds fabricated parts as necessary.
  • Electrical: installs electrical equipment on plow trucks and dump trucks, runs wires, mounts brackets, switches, control boxes, follows electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications; tests all installed equipment and wiring.
  • Hydraulics: selects equipment, plans layout, and assembles or installs hydraulics on equipment according to blueprints.
• Troubleshooting and Repair
  • Tests malfunctioning electrical equipment using appropriate test equipment to diagnose malfunction.
  • Repairs or replaces faulty or malfunctioning wiring or other electrical cables, fixtures or parts as necessary.
  • Observes operation of machinery and equipment to verify repairs.
  • Visually inspects hydraulic lines and components to detect leaks, damage, and wear; reads pressure gauges and detects abnormal oil pressure or overheated oil.
  • Makes adjustments, lubricates parts, fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, or other devices.
  • Replaces worn or damaged hydraulic components such as oil lines, fittings, cylinders, valves, gaskets, and seals; repairs or installs new parts as necessary.
• Miscellaneous
  • Trains any new recruits in installation procedures.
  • Assists with building plow fronts as needed.
  • Performs any other miscellaneous tasks as required by Installation Team Leader.

• Welding, hydraulic and electrical skills.
• Skilled and experienced with welder, test equipment and various tools of the trade.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, assembly diagrams or schematics.
• Ability to write routine reports and to complete product processing documentation.
• Ability to adhere to and achieve exact levels of performance using precision measuring instruments, tools, and machines.
• Mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make judgments and decisions involving solving problems, making evaluations, or reaching conclusions based on subjective or objective criteria.
• Commitment to teamwork.

High School diploma with specialized courses, plus 3–4 years of related experience.

This job has a strength rating of medium physical work, requiring the exertion of 20–50 lbs of force occasionally and 10–25 lbs of force frequently or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects. Frequent climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, talking, and near acuity and color vision are required. Occasional use of balance, far acuity, depth perception and field of vision will also be needed.

Frequent exposure to proximity of moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to outside weather and atmospheric conditions.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).