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Truck Shop Mechanic

Viking-Cives Great Lakes Division
Merrillville, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2027

Job description

Are you a highly motivated and experienced Automotive or manufacturing Installation Pro who dreams of landing a once in a lifetime opportunity? Would you like to be a part of a workplace where you’re respected and appreciated as a partner and shareholder? Then you may be exactly who we need at LINDCO Equipment Sales, Inc. ( a division of Viking-Cives) Due to continued growth, we need to add 3 positions to a well-established successful team of mechanics!

Company Overview:

Since 2001, LINDCO has grown from a small truck equipment installation and sales shop to a premiere operation with over 23,000 square feet of production and administrative office space. LINDCO grew to accommodate our vast customer base. We specialize in customizing snow and ice removal equipment for heavy municipal, county, and state trucks by installing a variety of specialized equipment such as salt, tailgate, and v-box spreaders. In 2020, a national partner, Viking-Cives, purchased LINDCO and business continues to grow rapidly, and we need more help!

Summary:
We are seeking skilled Truck Equipment Mechanics and Installation Technicians to join our team. This position installs industrial snow and ice equipment onto truck chassis andor makes repairs. This position reports to the Shop Foreman. A mindset of continuous improvement and outside the box thinking is important, as we constantly try to better ourselves in every aspect of what we do. Best of all, we are a fully employee-owned company where we work together as a team to build a successful and profitable business.

Responsibilities

  • Install custom hydraulic equipment systems (Rexith, Muncie, certified power) on chassis
  • Install Pneumatics, Electronics, Fabricated and other purchased components
  • Assemble manufactured products such as dump bodies and the painting of dump bodies and chassis, and conduct daily forklift inspections
  • Route hydraulic lines
  • Install custom 12-volt electric systems
  • Other duties and responsibilities as required; we are a Team, and we support each other.

Qualifications

  • Reliable plus eager to learn and grow your career!
  • Great interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  • Training and expertise in welding, wiring, hydraulics, and electrical components
  • Ability to read blue prints/CAD drawings
  • 4 years of experience, preferably in the manufacturing or truck equipment industries
  • HS diploma or GED is preferred
  • Preferred consideration for candidates with skilled trades certification
  • Ability to pass a knowledge assessment
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt well to change

Next Steps

We encourage you to check out our Viking-Cives websites for more information about our history and growth. www.vikingcives.com. You may apply on our website or on Indeed. Applications with resumes will receive priority consideration. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and experience!

LINDCO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will receive equal opportunity consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, qualified veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Will you require sponsorship to continue working in the US?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,074 - $62,543

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