Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Service Technician to work on assembling, maintaining, and servicing highway brand utility trucks. You will be responsible for constructing diggers and excavators, and may occasionally work on various other equipment.
Responsibilities
- Build and install hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, and mechanical components on truck-mounted equipment.
- Fit, weld, bolt, and secure parts using hand and power tools to create fully functional utility vehicles.
- Follow blueprints and layout diagrams to assemble complex systems from the ground up.
- Tear down and rebuild pumps, cylinders, valves, and other hydraulic components.
- Replace worn or damaged parts, fabricate brackets and mounts, and recondition assemblies to factory standards.
- Use diagnostic tools to pinpoint mechanical failures and restore equipment to working condition.
- Wire control panels, lighting systems, and power units for cranes, lifts, and service bodies.
- Troubleshoot electrical faults using multimeters and schematics.
- Ensure all connections meet safety and performance standards.
- Cut, grind, and weld metal to modify truck frames, mounts, and brackets.
- Customize builds based on customer specifications, including tool storage, lift configurations, and control layouts.
- Operate shop equipment like plasma cutters, drill presses, and hydraulic presses.
Essential Skills
- 1-2+ years of recent mechanic, automotive tech, or diesel tech experience.
- Experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs.
- Proficiency in reading blueprints and using hand and power tools.
- Strong cognitive thinking, mechanical troubleshooting, repair, wiring, and installation skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with welding and fabrication.
- Own tools including a 200-300 piece socket set, wrenches, screwdrivers, hex keys, torque tools, and a proper toolbox or cart.
- Preferred: Large wrenches, prybar set, hammer set, and work lights.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds overhead and control own weight when climbing and stooping.
- Team player with the ability to wear multiple hats and switch tasks quickly.
Why Work Here?
Join a positive and supportive work environment with managers who do not micromanage. Enjoy regular employee outings and BBQs, and be part of a growing company aiming to expand to a larger facility within 3-5 years. Benefit from ICHRA Insurance with a 65% premium, dental and vision coverage, and $10k in life insurance. We offer 80 hours of PTO in the first year, increasing to 120 hours from the second year, with flexibility for time off when needed.
Work Environment
Work in a medium-sized manufacturing and service shop with three distinct service areas: welding/fabricating, chassis building, and vehicle servicing, alongside a full paint booth. Be prepared for a collaborative environment where colleagues work closely together, especially during busy periods.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $70720.00/yr.
Ichra Insurance with a 65% premium.
Dental, vision, $10k in life insurance.
PTO: 80 hours year 1, 120 hours years 2+. (They are not strict about PTO. If someone needs to step away they will not give anyone a hard time.)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hopkins,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Company Description
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.