Reading Truck

Carpenter

Reading Truck  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

How You Will Make an Impact
As a Custom Truck Carpenter at Reading Truck, you’ll play a key role in building and finishing custom truck bodies from the ground up. This is a hands-on position where your craftsmanship directly impacts the quality, durability, and functionality of our final product.
Working under the direction of the Shop Supervisor, you’ll perform framing, paneling, cabinetry, and finish carpentry in a fast-paced production environment. If you have a background in remodeling, cabinetry, or construction and take pride in precision work, this is a great opportunity to bring your skills into a stable, growing industry.

What You’ll Do (The Nuts and Bolts)
• Follow all safety policies and PPE requirements
• Build and install truck interiors including shelving, flooring, panels, trim, cabinetry, and ceilings
• Perform finish carpentry work such as trim, molding, and detailed installations
• Cut, measure, and assemble wood, aluminum, galvanized steel, and composite materials
• Read blueprints, shop drawings, and layout instructions to ensure accuracy
• Install hardware including brackets, hinges, fasteners, and other components
• Sand, finish, and seal surfaces to meet quality and durability standards
• Inspect work and identify defects or needed repairs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Perform basic maintenance checks on tools and equipment
• Support team production goals and assist other departments as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Credentials
• Hands-on carpentry or cabinetmaking experience
• Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, and tape measures accurately
• Own set of hand and power tools suitable for carpentry
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• High school diploma or GED preferred

How We Make an Impact
At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come to get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards
We offer big company perks with small company culture:
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS:
Any unsolicited submissions received from third-party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.
To learn more about careers at Reading Truck, visit our careers page:
• https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/
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About Reading Truck

Reading Truck is a leading manufacturer, upfitter and distributor of vocational work truck bodies, truck equipment, commercial trucks, and service vans. Reading's award-winning aluminum utility and service truck bodies are saving fuel, increasing payloads and are backed by the best warranty in the industry. It's a fact: you'll find more Reading truck bodies serving more industries than any other truck body manufacturer. We offer a full line of quality galvanealled A60 coating weight steel and recyclable weight-saving aluminum utility trucks, enclosed service bodies, dumps, platforms, landscapers and crane bodies. For unique needs, we also provide custom design and fabrication to meet your spec.

http://www.readingtruck.com

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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Reading, PA
Year Founded
1955
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