Final Assembly Mounting Technician

Fearlessly Forward - Build your future with New Way Trucks!

Continuing to move Fearlessly Forward New Way Trucks was founded in 1971 in Scranton, IA. Today, New Way Trucks has multiple refuse production and parts facilities throughout Iowa and Mississippi, with equipment operating in all 50 states, as well as Canada, Latin America, Asia, and beyond. We combine small town values with cutting-edge technology to deliver excellence in heavy manufacturing. Come build your future with us at New Way Trucks, apply today!

Currently we are seeking a Final Assembly Mounting Technician to join our team and be an essential part of our manufacturing team in Scranton, Iowa. This role is essential to our final assembly process of the production of garbage trucks and mounting the truck to the chassis. This position provides multiple opportunities to learn different aspects of the mounting processes including chassis prep, hydraulics, and wiring. The person in this role will have some mechanical aptitude, be able to read a tape measure, and utilize hand and air tools.

Your Role in Our Mission:

• Inspect and test your own work for function and appearance.


• Operate equipment in a safe manner and report hazards associated with the equipment or its operation to the Safety Department and Maintenance Department.


• Clean and maintain an orderly work area.


• Ensure that the finished product matches the work order and any change orders.


• Prepare the chassis for the body of the truck by installing a variety of brackets.


• Modify the frame of the chassis to fit the truck body by moving around fuel tanks, relocating battery boxes, air tanks, and routing air and fuel lines. Use plasma cutter, torch, and grinder to make modifications.


• Mount and plumb hydraulic components to the chassis.


• Install Power Take Off assemblies, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic tanks, hi psi filters, and hoses.


• Crimp and route hoses.


• Route New Way wiring harnesses through the chassis into the cab.


• Integrate DOT harnesses into New Way DOT harnesses.


• Install camera systems, scale systems, and radar systems.


• Install custom cab consoles with body switches.

To Perform this Job Successfully: 

• Communicate effectively with other workers to direct personal workflow.


• Read work orders and schematics.


• Clean and maintain an orderly work area.


• Meet and improve quality standards through troubleshooting techniques.


• Math skills including fractions and angles.


• Use a variety of hand and power tools.


• Understand and work with electrical wiring, specifically 12 Volt DC.


• Operate equipment in a safe manner and report hazards associated with the equipment or its operation to the Safety Department and Maintenance Department.


• Other duties as assigned 

Why New Way Trucks? 

• Midwest Values: Integrity, hard work, and community from the core of our operations. 


• Innovation at Heart: We are committed to staying ahead of the curve and continually investing in technology and our people.


• Competitive Benefit Package: Competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for professional growth.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now! 

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.