Light Duty Truck Mechanic

Light Duty Pickup Truck Mechanic

Independence Excavating is growing! We are looking to add a light duty truck mechanic to our team in Cleveland, Ohio.

What do we believe in?

PEOPLE:

Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

PERFORMANCE:

Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

COMMUNITY:

Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

A typical day looks like:

• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on light and medium duty pickup trucks, with a focus on GM Trucks.
• Conduct thorough inspections to identify mechanical, electrical, and technical issues.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and equipment to accurately diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle problems.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and DOT Inspections.
• Repair and replace components including engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension systems, and electrical systems.
• Upfit vehicles according to customer specifications, including installing aftermarket accessories, lift kits, lighting systems, and utility racks.
• Follow manufacturer guidelines and technical specifications for repairs, service procedures, and upfitting.
• Keep accurate records of all maintenance, repair, and upfitting work performed on vehicles.
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding vehicle issues, repair options, upfitting choices, and estimated costs.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes?

• Proven experience as a mechanic specializing in light and medium duty pickup trucks, particularly GM Trucks.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and technical issues.
• Strong knowledge of automotive systems and components.
• Experience using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and diagrams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience in upfitting vehicles with aftermarket accessories and modifications is highly desirable.
• Certification from a recognized automotive training program or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Why IX?

• Weekly Competitive Pay!

• Excellent Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • FSA & HSA
  • Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
• Family-owned and operated since 1956

Who is IX?

From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 65 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: (

Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.