Truck Line Technician 1

Marmon Railroad Services

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Louisville, KY Until 10/3/2026 First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description
Marmon-Herrington Company

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Our truckline technician position focuses on modifying, upgrading and fabricating heavy-duty trucks to meet specific client needs, aesthetic preferences or specialized operational requirements. This role involves a blend of mechanical repair, structural fabrication and modifications to ensure vehicles are both functional and operationally distinct.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

  • Fabrication & Welding: Cut, shape and weld steel and aluminum components to customize truck frames, bodies and chassis.
  • Upfitting & Installation: Install specialized equipment, including liftgates, dump kits, service bodies and accessory packages.
  • Blueprints & Specs: Read & interpret, technical drawings, electrical schematics and work orders to ensure precise, high-quality fabrication.
  • Safety & Quality Control: Adhere to safety protocols, inspect finished work for structural integrity and troubleshoot fitment issues.
  • Other job duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Welding Proficiency: Experience is a bonus. No certification is required.
  • Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints, schematics and work-ready truck specifications.
  • Tool Proficiency: Experience with shop tools, including torches, plasma cutters, grinders and presses.
  • Physical Stamina: Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work in confined spaces.
  • Experience: Previous experience in truck upfitting, automotive fabrication, heavy equipment mechanics or automotive customization is desired, but not required.

Career Growth Path:

This role offers clear growth opportunities within Marmon-Herrington and across Marmon Holdings. High-performing individuals may progress into roles into other roles, either within Marmon-Herrington or throughout the broader Transportation Group. Our decentralized model encourages development and mobility based on performance, initiative, and career interest

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

About this role

Summary

Modify, upgrade and fabricate heavy-duty trucks; read drawings; ensure safety and quality.

Job title

Truck Line Technician 1

Experience level

not specified

Industry

industrial

Location requirements

Louisville, KY, on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

blueprintsschematicsshop toolsliftingfabrication

Preferred skills

weldingblueprintsschematicsshop toolsfabrication

Specializations

heavy-duty trucksfabricationupfittingautomotive
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Louisville, KY, USA

On-site City