Mechanic

<p><strong>Job Title: Mechanic</strong><p><strong>Job Description</strong><p>Join a family-owned, full-service repair and custom truck operation that specializes in body swaps, truck installations, hydraulic and electrical repair, and DOT inspections on heavy-duty trucks such as tow trucks, garbage trucks, and construction equipment. As a Mechanic, you will perform a wide range of diagnostic, repair, and upfitting work on trucks and heavy equipment while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and documentation.<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform repairs on heavy equipment and trucks, including dump trucks, hook lifts, roll-off trucks, rear loader garbage trucks, street sweepers, and yard tractors.</li><li>Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues involving hydraulic systems, pumps, meters, and valves.</li><li>Diagnose and repair electrical issues, including 12-volt systems and related wiring.</li><li>Perform trailer and truck repairs such as replacing doors, repairing or replacing interior and exterior side walls, repairing and replacing marker and brake lights, and resolving dolly leg issues.</li><li>Troubleshoot and repair air compressor systems on trucks and trailers.</li><li>Upfit and modify equipment as needed to meet customer specifications and operational requirements.</li><li>Use technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams to guide diagnostic and repair work.</li><li>Perform welding and basic fabrication tasks as part of repairs and custom modifications.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Skills</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of experience as a mechanic working on heavy equipment and trucks.</li><li>Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems and components, including pumps, meters, valves, and cylinders.</li><li>Familiarity with electrical systems and wiring, including troubleshooting 12-volt systems.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams.</li><li>Mechanical aptitude with strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills for heavy-duty trucks and equipment.</li><li>Fundamental welding skills suitable for repair and modification work.</li><li>Experience working with pneumatic systems on trucks and heavy equipment.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Skills & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with various fabrication tools such as plasma cutters and drills.</li><li>Custom truck experience, including body swaps, installations, and specialized upfitting.</li><li>Advanced welding skills for structural and cosmetic repairs.</li><li>Prior experience working in a full-service truck or heavy equipment repair facility.</li><li>Comfort working on diverse equipment types, including tow trucks, garbage trucks, construction equipment, and street sweepers.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>401k Match </li><li>Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage</li><li>PTO & sick time</li><li>Vacation Time</li><li>Christmas Bonus </li><li>Clean shop with heated floors and 10+ bays</li></ul><p><strong>Work Environment</strong><p>The shop offers a clean, organized, and modern work environment with new tools, multiple service bays, and heated floors in a climate-controlled building. The facility is designed for heavy-duty truck and equipment repair, including areas for hydraulic, electrical, welding, and fabrication work. You will work primarily in an indoor mechanic shop setting, using a variety of hand tools, power tools, fabrication equipment such as plasma cutters and drills, and welding equipment. The environment supports efficient workflow on large vehicles like dump trucks, roll-offs, garbage trucks, and construction equipment, with ample space and equipment to perform diagnostics, repairs, and custom upfits comfortably.</p><strong>Job Type & Location</strong><p>This is a Permanent position based out of Blaine, MN.</p><strong>Pay and Benefits</strong><p>The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.<p>Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Medical, dental & vision <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Short and long-term disability <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Health Spending Account (HSA) <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Transportation benefits <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Employee Assistance Program <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)</p><strong>Workplace Type</strong><p>This is a fully onsite position in Blaine,MN.</p><strong>Application Deadline</strong><p>This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.<p> </p> <p> </p> <h4>About Aerotek:</h4> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>