Truck Upfit Technician (Truck Body Installer)

You see more than a truck—you see what it can become.

A bare chassis isn't just another vehicle to you. It's a service truck that will keep a utility crew working through the winter. It's a flat deck that will support a construction company. It's a crane truck that will help a technician safely complete their job. It's a custom build that someone will depend on every single day.

At TK Truck Body, we build trucks that work as hard as the people who drive them.

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, learning new skills, and taking pride in quality craftsmanship, we'd love to meet you.

About Us

TK Truck Body is a division of Thermo King Western, a proudly Canadian, family-owned company serving customers across Western Canada for more than 60 years.

We specialize in designing, assembling, installing, and servicing commercial truck equipment for customers across a wide range of industries.

Every day our team builds and installs:

• Service bodies
• Flat decks
• Dump bodies
• Van bodies
• Mechanics trucks
• Cranes
• Liftgates
• VMAC air compressor systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Electrical systems
• Lighting packages
• Tool storage systems
• Ladder racks
• Safety equipment
• Custom fleet upfits

No two builds are exactly alike, making this a rewarding career for someone who enjoys variety and seeing tangible results from their work.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Truck Upfit Technician (Truck Body Installer) to join our growing team.

Whether your experience comes from truck body installation, commercial truck equipment, heavy-duty mechanics, automotive repair, fabrication, trailer manufacturing, agricultural equipment, RV manufacturing, or another mechanical trade, we want to hear from you.

This role involves transforming new truck chassis into fully equipped work vehicles by installing truck bodies, commercial truck equipment, electrical components, hydraulic systems, accessories, and customer-specific equipment.

Every completed truck leaves our shop carrying our reputation for quality.

What You'll Do

As part of the TK Truck Body team, you will:

• Assemble and install truck bodies, service bodies, flat decks, dump bodies, van bodies, and other vocational truck equipment.
• Install cranes, liftgates, VMAC systems, compressors, winches, ladder racks, shelving, toolboxes, lighting packages, safety equipment, and other customer accessories.
• Perform mechanical assembly using hand and power tools.
• Install electrical wiring, lighting systems, switches, controllers, batteries, and related electrical components.
• Install hydraulic pumps, valves, hoses, cylinders, reservoirs, and associated hydraulic equipment.
• Read and interpret work orders, installation instructions, and technical drawings.
• Measure, drill, cut, fit, align, and securely mount components to manufacturer specifications.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets our quality and safety standards.
• Test equipment to verify proper operation before customer delivery.
• Troubleshoot installation issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Collaborate with fabrication, service, parts, engineering, and production teams to complete projects on schedule.
• Follow all company safety procedures and actively contribute to a positive safety culture.
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Trades Welcome

We know great Truck Upfit Technicians come from many different backgrounds.

You may have experience as a:

• Heavy Equipment Technician
• Heavy Duty Mechanic
• Automotive Service Technician
• Welder or Fabricator
• Commercial Truck Equipment Installer
• Trailer Technician
• Agricultural Equipment Technician
• RV Technician
• Industrial Mechanic
• Millwright
• Electrician
• Mechanical Assembler

If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy building things, and are eager to learn, we'd like to hear from you.

What Success Looks Like

The people who thrive here:

• Take genuine pride in producing quality work.
• Notice the details others overlook.
• Enjoy solving problems.
• Like learning new products and installation techniques.
• Work safely without compromising quality.
• Value teamwork and helping others succeed.
• Understand that every truck leaving our shop represents our company's reputation.
• Want to build a long-term career—not just find another job.

Qualifications

We're more interested in finding the right person than checking every box.

Ideal qualifications include:

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Experience reading blueprints or technical drawings is an asset.
• Electrical or hydraulic experience is an asset.
• Welding or fabrication experience is an asset.
• Forklift or overhead crane experience is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, and work safely in a physically active environment.

Why Join TK Truck Body?

We believe great people deserve a great place to build their career.

When you join TK Truck Body, you'll become part of a company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, integrity, continuous improvement, and long-term success.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly wages based on experience and qualifications.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Alberta Blue Cross health and dental benefits.
• Enhanced prescription drug coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Vision care coverage.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Paramedical benefits including massage therapy, chiropractic care, physiotherapy, psychology, and more.
• Emergency out-of-country travel coverage.
• Access to our Wellness Program.
• Company-matched retirement savings program.
• Paid vacation.
• Company-provided PPE where applicable.
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training.
• Stable, year-round employment with a growing Canadian company.

Why People Stay Here

Many of our employees have built long, successful careers with Thermo King Western.

Why?

Because we're committed to investing in our people.

We provide the tools, training, and opportunities to help our employees continue learning, growing, and building rewarding careers. If you're dependable, take pride in your workmanship, and want to be part of a team that values what you bring to the table, you'll fit right in.

Ready to Build Something Great?

If you're looking for more than just another job—if you're looking for a career where you can build, create, learn, and take pride in your work—we'd love to hear from you.

Join TK Truck Body and help us build the trucks that keep Western Canada working.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Monday to Friday
7:30am to 4:00pm