• Hydraulic Assembler

    Aerotek (Temple, TX)


    Hydraulic Assembler

    Job Description

    Join our team in building and assembling utility trucks equipped with hydraulic bucket lifts. These trucks are essential for companies working in telecommunications, construction, tree trimming, and agriculture. Your role will focus on assembling crane and bucket attachments, ensuring the efficient operation of these vehicles.

    Responsibilities

    + Assemble and build sub-assemblies for utility trucks, focusing on crane and bucket lift components.

    + Test and service truck assemblies, identifying mechanical and hydraulic faults.

    + Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components using tools such as multimeters.

    + Document work completed and prepare quotes for necessary repairs.

    + Perform routine vehicle cleaning, including washing and cab maintenance.

    + Assist in the potential future maintenance of truck chassis, body, and engine components.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 2 years experience in a mechanic shop environment.

    + Experience with assembling, installing, and maintaining equipment such as Terex, Altec, or similar crane systems.

    + Proficient in hydraulic equipment and machinery relevant to utility vehicles.

    + Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting using multimeters for voltage and grounding tests.

    + Hands-on experience with mechanical and hydraulic equipment.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with diesel vehicles, including semi-trucks, Peterbilt, Freight Liner, or CAT machinery.

    + Familiarity with mechanical and electrical components of heavy-duty vehicles.

    + Own tool set and understanding of mechanical component interactions.

    + Ability to work on body and chassis modifications and attachments.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits. Experience potential pay increases as you grow. Benefit from a first-shift schedule with limited overtime, allowing for a balanced work-life. Work within a small, climate-controlled environment with a collaborative team dynamic.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Day shift opportunity from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Minimal overtime is required, fostering a balanced work-life environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Temple, TX.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $44.00/hr.

    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:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Temple,TX.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

    About Aerotek:

    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.

     

    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.

     

    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.