**Job Title: Service Truck Upfitter** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Service Technician to join our team. This role primarily involves working on Highway brand utility trucks, assembling diggers, and excavators. This position offers a first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of equipment, ensuring no two days are the same. **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. + Proficiency in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs. + Ability to read and follow blueprints. + Experience with welding and fabrication. + Skilled in using hand and power tools. + Strong cognitive thinking and troubleshooting skills. + Effective wiring and installation capabilities. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Own a set of tools including 200-300 piece sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, hex keys, and torque tools. + Possess a proper toolbox or cart. + Experience with wiring and 12v electrical service tools. + Preferred: Large wrenches, prybar set, hammer set, and work lights. + Ability to lift 40 pounds overhead and in any direction. + Capability to hold and control own weight when climbing, crawling, and stooping over truck bodies and aerial lifts. + Willingness to stand all day and move in all directions. + Team player with a self-starter attitude. **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values positive attitudes and avoids micromanagement. Enjoy the flexibility of PTO, with 80 hours in your first year and 120 hours in subsequent years. Benefit from annual reviews for raises and promotions, along with Ichra Insurance covering 65% of the premium. We offer dental, vision, and $10k in life insurance. Participate in employee outings and BBQs, and be part of a growing company looking to expand to a bigger shop within the next 3-5 years. **Work Environment** Work in a medium-sized manufacturing and service shop with three distinct service areas: welding/fabricating, building chassis, and servicing vehicles. A full paint booth is also available. Expect a busy and dynamic environment where teamwork and flexibility are essential. Be prepared to work closely with colleagues in a sometimes cramped space. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Hopkins, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $70720.00/yr. Comprehensive benefits program, including health care (medical & dental) 401k and retirement plan with company match On the job & industry training Paid time off and holidays Competitive compensation Employee assistance program Employee discount Health savings account Basic life insurance & short-term disability Paid Uniforms & Tool Allowance **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Hopkins,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026. **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.