**Job Title: Mechanic** **Job Description** Service Technicians will primarily work on Highway brand utility trucks, assembling diggers and excavators. The role involves a variety of equipment and offers a dynamic work environment. **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, including testing up to 100kV. + 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 (for those with fabrication experience). + 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. + Field Service Technicians will work on bucket and utility trucks, servicing them on the road after gaining sufficient shop experience. **Essential Skills** + 1-2+ years of recent mechanic, automotive tech, or diesel tech experience. + Experience with mechanic, electrical, hydraulics, chassis, diesel, and automotive repair. + Ability to read blueprints and perform mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs. + Proficiency in welding, fabrication, and the use of hand and power tools. + Strong cognitive thinking and troubleshooting skills. + Experience with wiring and installation. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Own a set of 200-300 piece sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, hex keys, torque tools, and a proper toolbox/cart. + Possess wiring and 12v electrical service tools, drills, and impact tools. + Preferred: Large wrenches, prybar set, hammer set, and work lights. + Physical ability to lift 40 pounds overhead, control own weight in various positions, and stand all day. + Team player with the ability to adapt quickly to changing tasks. + Self-starter with a positive attitude and ability to work without direct supervision. **Why Work Here** Enjoy a supportive work environment where managers and employees maintain positive attitudes without micromanagement. Benefit from annual reviews for potential raises and promotions, along with employee outings and BBQs. Our growing company plans to expand to a bigger shop within 3-5 years. We offer ICHRA insurance with a 65% premium, dental, vision, and $10k in life insurance. Enjoy generous PTO of 80 hours in year 1, increasing to 120 hours in subsequent years, with flexibility for personal needs. **Work Environment** Work in a medium-sized manufacturing and service shop with three distinct service areas: welding/fabricating, chassis building, and vehicle servicing. The facility includes a full paint booth. Be prepared for a close-knit work environment where space may become limited during busy times. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Hopkins, Minnesota **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 17, 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.