Vehicle Decking Technician, Semi

What to Expect

You will be responsible for the physical assembly, lifting, and securing new Class 8 vehicles into multi-truck transport configurations (saddle mounts/piggybacks). You will work directly on the shop floor operating heavy overhead cranes, positioning structural steel saddles, and securing heavy tie-downs. This is a highly physical, mechanically intense role that requires precision assembly under strict safety tolerances.

What You'll Do

• Operate Overhead Cranes: Safely lift, position, and align 12,000+ lbs commercial vehicle chassis with millimeter precision
• Install Transport Saddles: Bolt, clamp, and torque heavy-duty steel transport hardware using high-capacity industrial impact tools
• Secure Loads: Route, tension, and lock heavy-duty transport chains and binders to guarantee zero vehicle shifting
• Adjust Vehicle Systems: Isolate air suspensions and inflate rolling tires to exact transit specifications
• Perform Quality Inspections: Verify bolt torque, check component clearances, and inspect rigging gear for wear
• Maintain Safety Focus: Enforce strict overhead lift zones and follow mechanical lift plans and engineering specs
• Non CDL driving experience: Moving semi’s into, out of and adjusting in decking process

What You'll Bring

• Rigging Experience: Background in heavy equipment rigging, overhead crane operation, or commercial vehicle assembly
• Industrial Tool Mastery: Expert proficiency with high-torque impact wrenches, chain binders, and calibrated torque wrenches
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret and physically execute mechanical lift plans and torque spec charts
• Heavy Lifting: Physical capability to continuously lift and maneuver 50 to 75 pounds
• High Mobility: Ability to climb ladders, crawl under truck chassis, and work in tight spaces
• Stamina: Capability to maintain high physical output throughout 8-to-12-hour shifts

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.