Used Truck Upfitter

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OUR PEOPLE

We pride ourselves in having the best team throughout our Peterbilt of Atlanta, Peterbilt of Augusta, Georgia Mountain Peterbilt, Peterbilt of Dublin, TRP of Atlanta and TRP of LaGrange family. We hire for character and attitude based on our 23 fundamentals, not just experience and qualifications so you won’t find a better team to be a part of.

Why work for Peterbilt of Atlanta?

OUR PEOPLE

We pride ourselves in having the best team throughout our Peterbilt of Atlanta, Peterbilt of Augusta, Georgia Mountain Peterbilt, Peterbilt of Dublin, TRP of Atlanta and TRP of LaGrange family. We hire for character and attitude based on our 23 fundamentals, not just experience and qualifications so you won’t find a better team to be a part of.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

With 8 different locations scattered across the state of Georgia and more growth to come, there are always opportunities to advance within our family. Hard work and a great attitude will get you far with us as we prefer to hire from within. We love to share stories of our many employees who started out in entry level positions and are now in leadership roles throughout our company.

TRAINING

Are you wanting to perfect your skills? Looking for that next certification? Interested in moving up in our parts or service departments? We provide all our technicians, service, and parts employees with FREE continuous training opportunities such as MX, Cummins, and Peterbilt training. This helps us provide the best level of expertise to our customers, but also helps YOU be the best of the best and further your career.

CULTURE

As we grow (250+ employees) we continuously strive to keep that family-type atmosphere. As a family, we celebrate each other’s successes and take care of each other when life gets hard. To help guide us, so we can perform as a great team and family, we have distilled our drive to be better than anyone else into 23 key fundamentals that we live by.

Benefits

We want to help you take care of YOUR family! We offer several medical plan options so you can choose the best plan for your family. We also offer dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and many supplemental policies. We know you don’t want to work forever so we also offer a very competitive 401(k) program with matching contributions.

We offer paid holidays and have recently revised our Paid Time Off policy to give you more time to spend with your family.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today!

POSITION INFORMATION

Overview:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated New and Used Truck Upfitter to join our team. This position is responsible for installing and modifying equipment on new commercial trucks prior to delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in welding, power take-off (PTO) systems, hydraulic components, and vehicle electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install PTO systems, hydraulic components, lighting, and accessories on new trucks
• Perform fabrication and light welding (MIG/TIG) as needed for upfits
• Modify and route wiring for lights, controls, and aftermarket equipment
• Perform pre-delivery inspections and new truck inspections
• Interpret and follow upfit drawings, schematics, and build sheets
• Maintain a high standard of quality and safety in all installations
• Collaborate with sales and service teams to meet delivery timelines
• Document work performed and update tracking systems as needed

• Proven experience with truck upfitting or heavy-duty truck modifications
• Proficiency in welding (MIG/TIG)
• Working knowledge of PTO and hydraulic systems
• Basic to advanced automotive or equipment electrical skills
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and diagrams
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license (CDL is a plus but not required)

• Experience working with Peterbilt, Kenworth, or similar heavy-duty brands
• Formal training or certification in welding, hydraulics, or electrical systems