Service Technician

Service Technician

We are seeking a dedicated Service Technician to join our team, focusing on assembling and servicing Highway brand utility trucks. This full-time position operates Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 3:30 pm, with the opportunity for overtime. Candidates will be responsible for assembling diggers and excavators, as well as working on a variety of 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 specs, 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.
• Mechanic, electrical, hydraulics, chassis, diesel, automotive repair.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Strong cognitive thinking, mechanical troubleshooting, and repair skills.
• Experience with wiring and installations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Own a proper toolbox/cart with 200-300 piece sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, hex keys, torque tools.
• Wiring and 12v electrical service tools.
• Drills and impact tools.
• Preferred: Large wrenches, prybar set, hammer set, work lights.

Why Work Here?

Join a supportive and growing company that values a positive workplace culture and does not micromanage. Employees enjoy annual reviews for raises and promotions, frequent employee outings, and BBQs. The company plans to expand to a bigger shop within 3-5 years. Benefit from Ichra Insurance with a 65% premium, dental and vision coverage, $10k in life insurance, and generous PTO policies.

Work Environment

This role is based in a medium-sized manufacturing and service shop with three distinct service areas for different industries. The work environment includes areas for welding/fabricating, building chassis, and servicing vehicles, along with a full paint booth. Candidates should be comfortable working in close proximity to others, as the shop can become busy and cramped.

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 15, 2025.