Job Title: Commercial Vehicle Upfitter – Hi-Rail, Hydraulics & Service Bodies

Company: MKW Commercial Vehicles

Location: Waterloo, ON

Job Type: Full time

About the Role

MKW Commercial Vehicles is looking for a highly skilled technician to join our team. You will take the lead on specialized truck modifications, focusing on the installation of hi-rail gear, complex hydraulic systems, and custom service bodies. If you have a robust mechanical aptitude, a deep understanding of fluid power, and take pride in building highly functional, heavy-duty commercial vehicles, we want you in our shop.

Key Responsibilities
Mount, align, and integrate custom service bodies onto various commercial truck chassis, ensuring proper weight distribution and securement.
Install, align, and test hi-rail gear on heavy-duty vehicles.
Route, assemble, and install complex hydraulic systems, including PTOs, pumps, reservoirs, and specialized tool circuits.
Outfit service bodies with integrated equipment, including cranes, air compressors, tool drawers, and shelving units.
Perform custom fabrication, welding, and structural modifications required for upfitting heavy-duty equipment and body swaps.
Wire and integrate 12v/24v electrical control systems for service body lighting, hydraulic controls,



and hi-rail accessories.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on specialized vehicle builds.
Ensure all installations meet rigorous safety and industry compliance standards.

Qualifications
Strong, verifiable experience working with heavy-duty hydraulics and fluid power systems.
Proven experience installing service bodies, hi-rail equipment, snowplows, cranes, or similar heavy-duty truck attachments.
Solid structural welding and custom metal fabrication skills.
Proficiency in reading technical schematics (mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical).
Experience with 12v/24v automotive electrical systems, specifically for wiring auxiliary lighting and equipment controls.
A 310T Truck and Coach Technician or 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician license is a solid asset, but we will consider uncertified candidates with extensive specialized upfitting experience.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on custom builds.

Health Spending Account available after 3 months.

Daytime hours, fixed location. No mandatory overtime or on call hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.00-$45.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Commercial Vehicle Upfitter – Hi Rail, Hydraulics & Service Bodies Waterloo
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