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Benchmark Vehicles is a premium adventure van builder in SE Portland. We are known for building made-for-you adventure vehicles that are comfortable, capable and elegantly designed. We're passionate about what we do and have set the benchmark for quality and collaboration. We're looking for two skilled craftspeople to join our team, to help us build exceptional escapes for our clients while promoting the best of the #vanlife experience.

POSITION AVAILABLE: INSTALL CENTER TECHNICIAN

Help shape the ongoing success of a leading company in one of the most adventurous industries on the planet. Benchmark Vehicles builds people's escapes, and we are looking to add to our team. We seek an install center technician who brings prior experience and a diverse skill set to the table and thrives in fast-paced, complex and client-focused production environments.

The Install Center at Benchmark Vehicles is one of the most exciting divisions of our custom shop. Your hands on experience and attention to detail will be an asset in our exterior modifications shop.

Required skills:
  • Three years minimum work experience with Sprinter vans Installing suspension packages from Agile Off Road and Van Compass as well as auxiliary alternators is a requirement to apply for this postion.
  • Prior experience with van up-fitting
  • Experience with aftermarket accessories such as bumpers, racks, ladders, winches and skid plates
  • Familiarity with cutting out sheet metal panels and installing windows
  • 12 Volt wiring using, solar installs, exterior off road lighting wiring,
  • Tidy work that is precise, organized and cleanly executed
  • Ability to manage deadlines and expectations on several jobs at once
  • Crosscheck orders and receive items upon delivery
  • Maintain up to date inventory receivables and be accountable for quality control
  • Overall project awareness and self directed initiative to correctly complete tasks
  • Customer service experience and confidence handling client facing interactions

Above and beyond, you are a positive, creative problem solver who loves efficiency and is quality-obsessed. Someone who balances urgency and high standards of excellence with patience, listening and collaboration, and is motivated by producing exceptional results through others.

Perks:
  • Help create tangible, impressive projects that enrich people's lives
  • Leverage employee van build discount and wholesale pricing on overland accessories
  • One week of paid sick time, six paid holidays and one week of paid time off each calendar year at date od hire with incentives for more growth
  • Company matched health car plan at date of hire
  • Company matched 401K available after 6 months

How to apply:
Thoroughly review job posting and verify qualifications. Send cover letter, resume, salary expectations and available start date. Be sure to include which aspects of this job description most resonate with your capabilities and interests and why. Benchmark Vehicles is an equal opportunity employer who values and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. At Benchmark Vehicles, we offer a competitive full-time salary to the right candidate who is interested in long-term success and building a lasting career in our exciting and fast-growing industry.

Email complete resume, cover letter and references, etc. to: info@benchmarkvehicles.com