Overview
Service Technician / Heavy-Duty Trailer Mechanic Jobs in Blaine, MN at Kolstad Company
About Us
Since 1985, Kolstad has been a trusted leader in fleet maintenance, custom fabrication, and premium truck body and semi-trailer repair across the Twin Cities. Operating from our advanced 18,000-square-foot complex featuring a 12-bay layout, an oversized paint booth, and specialized in-house welding and fabrication capabilities, we deliver top-tier craftsmanship. From major collision restoration and liftgate installations to intricate beverage body refurbishing, Kolstad keeps our customers safely on the road.
Position Overview
Kolstad is seeking a skilled, reliable, and detail-oriented Service Technician / Trailer Mechanic to join our team in Blaine, MN.
In this role, you will play a critical part in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining semi-trailers, box trucks, and specialized commercial equipment. If you have a strong mechanical aptitude, solid experience with heavy-duty diagnostics, welding, and body repairs, and a commitment to high-quality craftsmanship, we want you on our team!
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance & Diagnostics: Perform comprehensive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on semi-trailers and box trucks, focusing on air brakes, electrical systems, and structural integrity.
- Body & Component Repair: Align, fit, and secure panels, structural frames, and custom components. Repair and rebuild damaged box truck bodies and trailers.
- Fabrication & Welding: Perform welding, cutting, and metal fabrication (MIG/TIG) as needed for heavy-duty installations, custom upfits, and structural repairs.
- Equipment Upfitting: Expertly mount, install, and calibrate hydraulic liftgates, side gates, and custom heavy-duty mounting hardware onto vehicle chassis.
- Inspections & Documentation: Accurately document all repair work performed and parts used. (Ability to perform formal DOT inspections is considered an asset)
- Safety & Workplace Excellence: Maintain a clean and safe shop environment, strictly adhering to all company safety policies and Minnesota AWAIR program standards.
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in semi-trailer maintenance, heavy-duty repair, commercial truck upfitting, or structural metal fabrication.
- Proven proficiency in servicing Air Brakes and Electrical Systems.
- Strong skills in welding (MIG/TIG) and operating standard shop power and fabrication tools.
- Physical Capability: Strong attention to detail and the physical ability to perform heavy-duty shop tasks, lifting, and continuous manual labor.
- Work Ethic: Reliable, team-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision to meet production and repair deadlines.
- Certified or qualified to perform DOT Inspections considered an asset.
Pay: $25.00 – $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Service Technician / Heavy-Duty Trailer Mechanic
Company: Kolstad Company
Location: Blaine, MN
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