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title: Opperman & Son
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## Why Work At Opperman & Son

Opperman & Son Inc. is the leading used equipment dealership on the west coast. Our goal is to handle our customers’ needs full circle by selling new and used equipment; new and used parts; and service with our complete repair shop, R-stamp welding shop, and body shop.

We are in our fourth generation of family leadership, due to our commitment to integrity, quality, service, and customer satisfaction.

Please email resume to **OppHR@oppermansales.com** or fax to **1-707-431-2960**

Competitive compensation

401k plan with matching

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Life Insurance

Holiday, sick, and vacation pay

## Employment Opportunities

*Opperman & Son Inc employment opportunities are listed below. All correspondence regarding open positions will come from an email address that includes our domain name. **Please contact OppHR@oppermansales.com or call the office 1-707-433-4421 to verify third-party recruiters.***

- ##### Equipment Salesperson
  
  
  
  Pay Range
  
  Base + Commission
  
  
  
  Classification
  
  Non-Exempt
  
  
  
  Department
  
  Sales
  
  
  
  Reports to
  
  Director of Sales
  
  
  
  
  
  🚛 Join a Legacy: Seeking an Equipment Sales Professional for Opperman & Son, the leading West Coast Truck & Trailer Dealership 🛠️
  
  Are you a relationship-builder with a passion for big rigs and an even bigger drive to succeed?  
  We’re a 4th-generation, family-owned dealership specializing in Class 8 trucks, trailers, and tankers; and we’re looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and trustworthy Sales Professional to join our growing team!
  
  For over 60 years, we’ve built our reputation on Service, Quality, and Integrity — not just in the equipment we sell, but in the people who represent us.
  
  If you know your way around heavy-duty equipment and value long-term relationships over short-term wins, you may be exactly who we’re looking for.
  
  🚀Why This Role Rocks:  
  ✳️ Be the face of a respected, multigenerational brand  
  ✳️ Sell industry-leading trucks, trailers, and tankers to hardworking customers  
  ✳️ Work with a team that’s more like family — because we are  
  ✳️ Territory spans the beautiful West Coast — your clients are local legends
  
  
  🔷You Bring:  
  ✅ Proven sales experience in the truck/trailer/tanker industry  
  ✅ Integrity that speaks louder than any sales pitch  
  ✅ Deep product knowledge & a commitment to customer success  
  ✅ A professional presence and a team-first attitude
  
  😎 We Offer:  
  🔸A stable, supportive team with decades of combined knowledge  
  🔸Competitive pay and benefits  
  🔸Opportunities to grow in a business that’s stood the test of time
  
  📣 If you're ready to represent a name customers trust and a company built on doing things right — let’s talk!
  
  ⭐ Apply today and help us drive the next generation of success.
  
  📍Must be located on the West Coast (California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado)
- ##### Diesel Technician
  
  
  
  Pay Range
  
  $31.00 to $50.00
  
  
  
  Classification
  
  Non-Exempt
  
  
  
  Department
  
  Service
  
  
  
  Reports to
  
  Service Supervisor
  
  
  
  
  
  We’re not just any heavy-duty equipment dealership – we’re a 4th-generation, family-run powerhouse with over 60 years of wrench-turning, grease-slinging, engine-roaring excellence! Our team is built on quality, integrity, hard work, perseverance, and treating people like, well… family.
  
  **👨‍🔧 The Role:**  
  We're on the hunt for a skilled **Diesel Technician** who knows their way around engines and heavy duty trucks and trailers like a chef knows a kitchen. If you can diagnose, repair, and revive everything from the engine to the rear ends, we want you on our team.
  
  **🛠 What You’ll Be Doing:**
  
    - Diagnose, repair, and maintenance of heavy-duty diesel trucks including but not limited to engine diagnostics, rebuilds, R&R, electrical schematics, computers, transmissions, differentials, clutches, pumps, brakes, hydraulics, air systems, lights, etc.
    - Performing equipment checklists to ensure quality and safety of the equipment we're selling
    - Using diagnostic tools and your own diesel-sense to troubleshoot problems
    - Working in a well-equipped shop where you’re treated with respect
  
  **🔥 Why You’ll Love It Here:**
  
    - Competitive pay 💵
    - Family-style culture – no corporate nonsense here 🤝
    - Health benefits, retirement plan & paid time off 🌟
    - Ongoing training and advancement opportunities 📚
    - Be part of a team where your name matters (not just your employee number)
  
  **🎯 What We’re Looking For:**
  
    - 2+ years of diesel tech experience (or equivalent training)
    - Familiarity with heavy-duty equipment of all makes and models (Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, Mack - Cummins, Paccar, Detroit - Allison)
    - A strong work ethic and ability to get along with others 
  
  **📣 Bonus Points For:**
  
    - Tools in hand and ready to roll
    - ASE certifications
    - CDL or willingness to obtain one
    - EXPERIENCE! 
  
  **Ready to Get Your Hands Dirty With a Company That Cares?**  
  Apply today and be part of a legacy that’s been keeping the West Coast running since 1964.
- ##### Journeyman Welder & Registered Tank Inspector
  
  
  
  Pay Range
  
  $31 - $50
  
  
  
  Classification
  
  NON-EXEMPT
  
  
  
  Department
  
  SERVICE
  
  
  
  Reports to
  
  SERVICE SUPERVISOR
  
  
  
  
  
  For more than 60 years, [Opperman & Son Inc.](https://www.oppermansales.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com&hsLang=en) has been a trusted name in the tanker and heavy-duty truck industry. As a 4th generation family-owned company, we’ve built our reputation on quality, service, integrity, and industry expertise. Located in the heart of Healdsburg wine country, we are proud to be recognized as the leading West Coast tanker dealership and tank experts.
  
  We are seeking a skilled, motivated **Journeyman Welder & Certified Tank Inspector** to join our service team. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, problem-solving, and working with specialized equipment in a fast-paced, respected operation.
  
  ## Position Overview
  
  This role focuses on repairing, fabricating, inspecting, and maintaining cargo tanks, truck bodies, and trailers — specifically DOT 406 tanker equipment. Reporting directly to the Service Manager, you’ll play a key role in making equipment ready for sale and keeping our external customers’ equipment safe, compliant, and operating at the highest level.
  
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  ## Core Responsibilities
  
  ### Tank & Trailer Repairs / Inspections
  
    - Perform VKIP inspections, welded repairs, and pressure testing in compliance with DOT regulations
    - Diagnose and repair mechanical, structural, and electrical issues on a variety of trailer types
    - Complete axle replacements, frame straightening, structural reinforcement, electrical diagnostics, and rewiring
    - Utilize welding, fabrication, and mechanical expertise to restore equipment to safe operating condition
    - Collaborate with the Service Manager to evaluate repairs, prioritize workflow, and ensure efficient turnaround times
    - Ensure all work meets DOT compliance and company quality standards
  
  ### Fabrication & Welding
  
    - Operate acetylene and electrical welding equipment to cut, weld, fabricate, and repair ferrous and non-ferrous metals
    - Install and integrate truck bodies, hook lifts, PTO systems, pumps, and specialized tanker accessories
    - Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
    - Perform structural modifications and reinforcements for custom equipment installations
    - Conduct post-installation testing and inspections to verify integrity, safety, and compliance
  
  ### Documentation & Communication
  
    - Accurately maintain timecards and repair documentation
    - Requisition parts and materials as needed
    - Communicate additional repair findings and recommendations to management
  
  ### Shop Maintenance & Safety
  
    - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
    - Properly store tools and equipment after use
    - Follow all shop safety procedures and company protocols
  
  ---
  
  ## Qualifications
  
    - High school diploma or GED required
    - Minimum 3 years of cargo tank repair experience
    - Certified tank inspector preferred
    - Strong welding, fabrication, and mechanical troubleshooting skills
    - Basic literacy and numeracy skills
    - Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  ---
  
  ## Physical & Work Requirements
  
    - Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
    - Frequent bending, climbing, crawling, lifting, and standing
    - Comfortable working around mechanical parts, fumes, odors, and airborne particles
    - Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends
  
  ---
  
  ## Why Join Opperman & Son?
  
    - Work for a respected 4th generation family-owned company
    - Be part of the West Coast’s leading tanker dealership and tank repair operation
    - Stable, long-term opportunity with a company established for over 60 years
    - Work with specialized equipment and experienced industry professionals
    - Competitive pay and opportunities for growth
  
  If you’re an experienced welder and tank professional looking to join a company known for expertise, quality, and reputation, we’d love to hear from you.

Equipment Salesperson

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#### Apply Online

🚛 Join a Legacy: Seeking an Equipment Sales Professional for Opperman & Son, the leading West Coast Truck & Trailer Dealership 🛠️

Are you a relationship-builder with a passion for big rigs and an even bigger drive to succeed?  
We’re a 4th-generation, family-owned dealership specializing in Class 8 trucks, trailers, and tankers; and we’re looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and trustworthy Sales Professional to join our growing team!

For over 60 years, we’ve built our reputation on Service, Quality, and Integrity — not just in the equipment we sell, but in the people who represent us.

If you know your way around heavy-duty equipment and value long-term relationships over short-term wins, you may be exactly who we’re looking for.

🚀Why This Role Rocks:  
✳️ Be the face of a respected, multigenerational brand  
✳️ Sell industry-leading trucks, trailers, and tankers to hardworking customers  
✳️ Work with a team that’s more like family — because we are  
✳️ Territory spans the beautiful West Coast — your clients are local legends

🔷You Bring:  
✅ Proven sales experience in the truck/trailer/tanker industry  
✅ Integrity that speaks louder than any sales pitch  
✅ Deep product knowledge & a commitment to customer success  
✅ A professional presence and a team-first attitude

😎 We Offer:  
🔸A stable, supportive team with decades of combined knowledge  
🔸Competitive pay and benefits  
🔸Opportunities to grow in a business that’s stood the test of time

📣 If you're ready to represent a name customers trust and a company built on doing things right — let’s talk!

⭐ Apply today and help us drive the next generation of success.

📍Must be located on the West Coast (California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado)

[Close](https://www.oppermansales.com/careers#)

[ Apply Now ](mailto:oppHR@oppermansales.com)

Journeyman Welder & Registered Tank Inspector

×

#### Apply Online

For more than 60 years, [Opperman & Son Inc.](https://www.oppermansales.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com&hsLang=en) has been a trusted name in the tanker and heavy-duty truck industry. As a 4th generation family-owned company, we’ve built our reputation on quality, service, integrity, and industry expertise. Located in the heart of Healdsburg wine country, we are proud to be recognized as the leading West Coast tanker dealership and tank experts.

We are seeking a skilled, motivated **Journeyman Welder & Certified Tank Inspector** to join our service team. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, problem-solving, and working with specialized equipment in a fast-paced, respected operation.

## Position Overview

This role focuses on repairing, fabricating, inspecting, and maintaining cargo tanks, truck bodies, and trailers — specifically DOT 406 tanker equipment. Reporting directly to the Service Manager, you’ll play a key role in making equipment ready for sale and keeping our external customers’ equipment safe, compliant, and operating at the highest level.

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## Core Responsibilities

### Tank & Trailer Repairs / Inspections

- Perform VKIP inspections, welded repairs, and pressure testing in compliance with DOT regulations
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, structural, and electrical issues on a variety of trailer types
- Complete axle replacements, frame straightening, structural reinforcement, electrical diagnostics, and rewiring
- Utilize welding, fabrication, and mechanical expertise to restore equipment to safe operating condition
- Collaborate with the Service Manager to evaluate repairs, prioritize workflow, and ensure efficient turnaround times
- Ensure all work meets DOT compliance and company quality standards

### Fabrication & Welding

- Operate acetylene and electrical welding equipment to cut, weld, fabricate, and repair ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- Install and integrate truck bodies, hook lifts, PTO systems, pumps, and specialized tanker accessories
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
- Perform structural modifications and reinforcements for custom equipment installations
- Conduct post-installation testing and inspections to verify integrity, safety, and compliance

### Documentation & Communication

- Accurately maintain timecards and repair documentation
- Requisition parts and materials as needed
- Communicate additional repair findings and recommendations to management

### Shop Maintenance & Safety

- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Properly store tools and equipment after use
- Follow all shop safety procedures and company protocols

---

## Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 3 years of cargo tank repair experience
- Certified tank inspector preferred
- Strong welding, fabrication, and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

---

## Physical & Work Requirements

- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
- Frequent bending, climbing, crawling, lifting, and standing
- Comfortable working around mechanical parts, fumes, odors, and airborne particles
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends

---

## Why Join Opperman & Son?

- Work for a respected 4th generation family-owned company
- Be part of the West Coast’s leading tanker dealership and tank repair operation
- Stable, long-term opportunity with a company established for over 60 years
- Work with specialized equipment and experienced industry professionals
- Competitive pay and opportunities for growth

If you’re an experienced welder and tank professional looking to join a company known for expertise, quality, and reputation, we’d love to hear from you.

[Close](https://www.oppermansales.com/careers#)

[ Apply Now ](mailto:team@sprocketrocket.co)