Installation Mechanic B

Holman; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave

Paid Military Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Holman in Bartlett, IL, is seeking an Installation Mechanic to install aftermarket equipment on rail trucks and fleet vehicles. You will mount, wire, and hydraulic components while performing basic fabrication and testing to ensure proper operation.

The role requires 2–4 years of hands-on installation experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to read schematics. Benefits include health, vision, dental, life/disability, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in vehicle upfitting or related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on installation experience.
• Experience with hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics and blueprints.
• Knowledge of 12V electrical systems and circuits.
• Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Ability to provide basic hand tools.
• Comfortable working in a shop environment with occasional outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Must pass a drug test and criminal background check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Install aftermarket equipment on rail trucks & fleet vehicles.
• Mount and secure service bodies, racks, cranes, generators, and other components to rail trucks.
• Perform 12V electrical wiring and connections.
• Install and connect hydraulic systems and components.
• Perform basic fabrication per FMVSS compliance, drilling, cutting, and mounting as required.
• Test installed equipment to ensure proper operation prior to final inspection.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues as needed.
• Verify completion of all work order line items to meet quality standards.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Work independently and coherently in a team environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on installation

Electrical wiring

Schematic reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Holman’s upfitting division has a great opportunity for an Installation Mechanic to join our team in Bartlett, IL.

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Pay: $26 per hour based on experience
• Important skills: electrical wiring, hydraulics, welding, mechanical knowledge
• Must be able to provide basic hand and power tools

From custom orders to entire fleets, Holman designs, manufactures, and installs equipment for a wide variety of customers, trades, and industries. We have solutions for service bodies, mechanic bodies, platform bodies, dump bodies, gooseneck bodies, light-duty trucks, and vans. We install ladder racks, partitions, truck mounted welders and generators, floor liners, shelving, cranes, and other electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic equipment.

What will you do?

• Install aftermarket equipment on new rail trucks & fleet vehicles
• Mount and secure service bodies, racks, cranes, generators, and other components to rail trucks.
• Perform 12V electrical wiring and connections
• Install and connect hydraulic systems and components
• Perform basic fabrication per FMVSS compliance, drilling, cutting, and mounting as required
• Test installed equipment to ensure proper operation prior to final inspection
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues as needed
• Verify completion of all work order line items to meet quality standards
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
• Work independently and coherently in a team environment

What are we looking for?

• 2–4 years of experience in vehicle upfitting, rail truck equipment installation, or a related field
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on installation experience
• Experience working with hydraulic systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics and blueprints
• Knowledge of 12V electrical systems and circuits
• Troubleshooting experience in electrical and mechanical systems
• Welding experience preferred
• Ability to provide basic hand tools
• Comfortable working in a shop environment with occasional outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Must pass a drug test and criminal background check prior to employment

Join a team where your skills help keep fleets moving, your work is valued, and every vehicle you build makes a real impact!

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

Pay

We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $22.59 - $29.94 USD per hour.

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