Job Title: Truck Upfit Technician
Are you looking for an opportunity to bring your attention to detail and fabrication skills to Central Minnesota’s premier bus, truck equipment, and emergency response vehicle distributor who is also a multi-year recipient of the Star Tribune’s Top 200 Workplace award? North Central may be the perfect fit for you!
Company Intro:
North Central (NC) has been in the bus industry for over 60 years. North Central is a division of Scipi Companies. We believe that our values and conducting business “the Scipi way” has led us to become the market share leader for commercial and school bus sales in the Upper Midwest. We are a 100% employee-owned organization based in Central MN, employing over 250 team members across the Midwest and Canada.
This position is located at our North Central Mounds View location. Mounds View is part of the Twin Cities gateway, which sits at the juncture of I-35W and Mounds View Boulevard. The city is surrounded by Blaine, Arden Hills, New Brighton, Fridley, and Spring Lake Park. Mounds View is home to Silver View Park and the Mounds View Historical Society Museum.
Position Description:
As a Truck Upfit Technician, you play a crucial role in the preparation and installation of work truck and van equipment and accessories such as toolboxes, ladder racks, lighting, snowplows, lift gates, and tow products. This position will also perform repairs to van and truck equipment and accessories.
This position has a wage range of $22 - $26 hourly.
This position is eligible for our Tech Incentive
This position will remain posted until filled with resume review ongoing.
Essential Functions
- Installation: installation of equipment and accessories for work vans as well as medium and light duty trucks
- Inspections & Maintenance: perform DOT inspections upon certification, maintain an organized work area, and assist with other duties as assigned
- Compliance & Company Values: ability to work overtime during peak season, adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety standards, and uphold company values
Top Benefits or Perks:
As a team member at NC, you’ll enjoy:
- A path to ownership in the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance and a Health Savings Account (HSA) option with a generous company contribution
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- A collaborative environment where we believe that laughter and fun bond us together
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Mechanical, technical, and fabrication skills
- Electrical/electronic systems and hydraulics knowledge
- Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices for vehicle maintenance and repair
Required Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and hydraulics
- Valid Class D Driver’s License
- Basic Tool set
Preferred Experience:
- 2+ years of related post-secondary education with 1+ years of related experience
- 3+ years of related experience in leu of education
- Forklift experience
- Previous lift truck repair and welding experience
- Knowledge of various types of testing equipment
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
