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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026.

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Reading Truck is a US manufacturer of work truck bodies headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, building service bodies, crane bodies, enclosed, platform, landscaper and dump bodies and truck caps. Founded in 1955 and part of J.B. Poindexter & Co, it sells through a national distributor network and its own Reading Truck centers in states such as Arizona, Florida, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Virginia, which also provide upfitting, parts and accessories. It hires welders, painters, assemblers, machine operators, truck installation technicians, upfit and fabrication supervisors, design engineers and regional sales managers.

Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Location: Reading, PA

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on all production equipment including all fabrication equipment mechanical and hydraulic, conveyor systems, welding machines, e-coating and powder coating systems.

We are a leading manufacturer, distributor and fleet sales expert of premium truck bodies with commercial upfit for vocational markets nationwide. We strive for a pioneering attitude and a focused commitment to innovation in all we do.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The ability to follow diagrams, prints, sketches operations manuals and engineering specifications

Responsible for observing and troubleshooting malfunctions

Must be able to install machinery/equipment, assembling or repairing wiring, electronic and electrical components, pluming, piping, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Responsible for repairing and or replacing defective or faulty equipment parts using hand tools and power tools

Must be able to weld (ex. mig, stick/ flux core as well as fit and cut metals/aluminum

Provides emergency unscheduled repairs which may require overtime and some weekends

Provides regular preventative maintenance on machines and equipment

Will be responsible for facility snow removal

Must follow all OSHA safety standards in all work that is performed, (Lock Out Tag Out)

Employee must be able to recognize their individual obligations to conduct themselves with due regard not only for their own safety but for the safety of their fellow employees.

Additional training may be required depending on the job assignment.

Ability to diagnose equipment and systems

Basic industrial electrical knowledge

Must be able to properly use a cutting torch

Ability to read and follow prints

Ability to accurately read all types of measuring devices

Preferred former plumbing experience

Familiarity using “Copper” and “PVC piping”

Ability to operate a fork truck/power worker

Must be able to successfully pass the standard written and riding forklift test

Ability to work off ladders and a high lift

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Willing to work overtime and varied shift assignments as required

Prior experience preferred

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE:

Work occurs primarily on production floor

Reference Physical Work Task Analysis

 

COMMENTS: The Reading Truck, does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.

 

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