Service Mechanic – Field Service (Bucket Trucks)Full-Time • Monday–Friday Travel • Field + Shop Work - paying up to $55/hr - DIRECT HIRE
About the RoleThe Service Mechanic – Field Service position is a travel-based role responsible for repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting bucket trucks and aerial lift equipment. You’ll work independently across surrounding states Monday–Friday, performing on-site diagnostics, hydraulic and electrical repairs, and equipment installations. When not traveling, you’ll support shop operations to keep equipment safe, reliable, and ready for service.
What You’ll Do- Field Repairs — Perform hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical repairs on bucket trucks at customer sites.
- Diagnostics — Troubleshoot diesel chassis, electrical systems, hydraulic components, and aerial lift equipment.
- On-Site Fixes — Complete wiring repairs, component replacements, system adjustments, and emergency fixes.
- Installations — Install and configure hydraulic and electrical components on bucket trucks and aerial lifts.
- Preventative Maintenance — Perform inspections to identify issues before failures occur.
- Documentation — Record repairs, parts used, and service details accurately.
- Independent Travel — Manage your own schedule while traveling Monday–Friday across nearby states.
- Safety Compliance — Work safely around welding operations, fumes, oils, and automotive fluids using proper PPE.
What You Need- Mechanic Experience — 1+ year of recent mechanic experience; heavy equipment or truck experience preferred.
- Diesel Knowledge — Experience with diesel engines and chassis repairs.
- Electrical Skills — Strong wiring, troubleshooting, and repair abilities.
- Hydraulic Skills — Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems on trucks or aerial equipment.
- Field Troubleshooting — Ability to diagnose and repair issues independently in the field.
- Tools — Must own a complete mechanic tool set suitable for field and shop work.
- Travel Readiness — Comfortable traveling Monday–Friday.
- Safety Practices — Ability to work safely around welding, fumes, oils, and automotive fluids.
Preferred Experience- Field Service Experience— Mobile equipment or commercial truck service experience.
- Aerial Lift Knowledge — Experience with bucket trucks or aerial lift equipment.
- Shop Safety — Familiarity with safe shop practices and diagnostic tools.
- Technical Aptitude — Ability to read schematics and technical documentation.
- Communication — Clear documentation and customer communication skills.
- Training Mindset — Willingness to participate in paid company training.
Work EnvironmentThis role combines extensive field travel with shop and office work. Expect weekly travel Monday–Friday, moderate shop noise, exposure to welding operations and automotive fluids, and required PPE. Office time is used for documentation and coordination.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Hopkins, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $100000.00/yr.
PTO: Upon hire, 3.077 hours of PTO are granted every payroll (80 hours annually). After completion of 1 year, 4.615 hours of PTO will be granted every payroll. After ten years of service, 6.154 hours of PTO are granted every payroll (160 hours annually). Benefits: Benefits package options will be made available for selection before eligibility begins. You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of the month after a thirty (30)-day waiting period. - Paid Holidays o Eight (8) paid holidays – includes one (1) floating holiday. - Comprehensive health care coverage o ABM Equipment, LLC, pays approximately 65% of base individual and family premiums. - Dental Plan Option o Individual and family premiums paid by the employee - Paid Life Insurance o $50,000 term coverage - Short-term Disability o 60% of weekly income up to $500/wk. for up to 13 weeks - Funeral leave o Two (2) paid days for an immediate family member - 401k/Prof