Installation Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Installation Technician – Now Hiring! Full?time | Day Shift | Weekly Pay | Great Benefits We’re looking for reliable, hands?on Installation Technicians to join our growing team. If you have mechanical ability, enjoy working with tools, and like building or fixing things, this is a great opportunity. We install pre?made and pre?assembled truck equipment for municipal fleets, government vehicles, and commercial customers. You’ll also help repair and service equipment that we originally installed. No two days are the same — you’ll work with a variety of truck bodies, lift gates, van interiors, dump bodies, snow equipment, and more. We provide training, tools, and a stable work environment where safety and quality come first. What You’ll Do Install pre?assembled truck bodies, lift gates, van packages, dump bodies, snow removal equipment, and specialty components Make basic hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical connections Perform repairs, adjustments, and service work on installed equipment Read and follow work orders, diagrams, and installation instructions Work with a team to meet deadlines and customer expectations Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe What We’re Looking For Experience using hand and power tools Ability to measure, assemble, and troubleshoot mechanical components Basic mechanical or electrical knowledge Strong problem?solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work well with a team and follow instructions Preferred (Not Required) 1–3 years of mechanical, automotive, or equipment installation experience Basic mechanic’s toolbox and personal tools Knowledge of 12–24V electrical systems Familiarity with air or hydraulic systems Welding experience is a plus — we can train you Why You’ll Love Working Here Free employee?only health insurance (family plans available) Stable company in business since 1957 All major tools provided — hand tools, power tools, specialty tools, and safety gear Supportive team environment with training and growth opportunities Work that’s hands?on, steady, and rewarding Work Environment This is a shop?based role with consistent hours and year?round work. You’ll work with a team of experienced technicians in a clean, organized, and safety?focused environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portsmouth, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Portsmouth,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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