Shop Technician
Kelso Industries
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety
At Kelso Industries, 5,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.
Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.
Join Blackwell Electric as a Shop Technician / Mechanic and put your mechanical and fabrication skills to work supporting our field crews. You will handle service body swaps, set up company trucks, and fabricate stands and backboards, contributing to dependable equipment, quality workmanship, and a safe, organized shop.
What You Will Do
· Remove and install service bodies on company trucks.
· Set up and outfit trucks with equipment, storage, and accessories needed for field work.
· Fabricate stands, backboards, and related components to meet project needs.
· Measure, cut, fit, and assemble materials accurately.
· Follow safety procedures and use appropriate equipment when lifting or moving truck bodies and materials.
· Use and care for tools, vehicles, and shop equipment responsibly.
· Communicate with company personnel, coordinate priorities, and help keep assigned work on schedule.
· Maintain a clean, organized shop and work area.
What You Will Bring
· Mechanical knowledge and experience working with trucks, equipment, or similar shop projects.
· Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
· Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills.
· Dependability, punctuality, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.
· Ability to work independently and with a team, adapt to changing priorities, and complete neat, quality work.
· Willingness to follow company safety requirements.
Preferred Experience
Experience with service body swaps, truck setup, metal fabrication, welding, or equipment repair is helpful.
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions
Work includes standing and walking for extended periods, bending, kneeling, reaching, and working around trucks and shop equipment. Tasks involve lifting and moving tools, materials, and components using appropriate lifting equipment or assistance. The shop environment may involve noise, dust, and exposure to weather when working outdoors.
Our Values
Coachability, Safety, Customer Focus, Professionalism
Why Join Kelso Industries?
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.
Here you will experience:
Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.
Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.
Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.
Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business
About this role
Blackwell Electric, part of Kelso Industries, is looking for a Shop Technician to support field operations from their Minot location. In this hands-on role, you'll manage service body installations and removals on company trucks, outfit vehicles with the equipment and storage field crews need, and fabricate custom stands and backboards to specification. The work demands mechanical aptitude, precision with hand and power tools, and the ability to work safely around heavy equipment and materials in a shop environment that includes noise, dust, and outdoor exposure.
This position suits someone with prior experience in truck work, equipment repair, metal fabrication, or welding—though the core requirement is solid mechanical knowledge and a track record of dependable, quality craftsmanship. You'll need to balance independent work with collaboration, adapt as priorities shift, and maintain the shop to high standards. Kelso Industries emphasizes safety, coachability, and professionalism, and offers growth opportunities within a larger organization of 5,000+ employees across multiple service lines.
How this employer is doing
solid
- Expanding
- Recently Raised Funding
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $20,000 to $60,000
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