Light/Truck Mechanic

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-First Mindset

Paid Holidays (7)

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement

Professional Development

Referral Cash Bonuses!

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Light Truck and Trailer Technician to join our Solutions Center.

You will inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on light duty trucks, service bodies, trailers, and related towing equipment to keep our crews moving safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include diagnosing engines and electrical systems, servicing brakes, suspensions, HVAC, and installing equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Automotive/Diesel/Light- to Medium-Truck tech program preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with light trucks and trailers.
• Ability to diagnose engines, fuel and cooling systems, and electrical circuits.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair engines, cooling systems, fuel systems, and aftertreatment where applicable.
• Maintain and repair brakes, suspension, steering, exhaust, and driveline components.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems including CAN bus modules.
• Service HVAC systems where qualified.
• Inspect and repair brakes, axles, hubs, wheels, tires, suspension components, lighting, and wiring harnesses.
• Install and maintain service bodies, tow packages, and hitches; minor welding as needed.
• Use tools and equipment safely in a shop and yard environment.

Skills

Automotive/light truck repair

Trailer repair

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Electrical systems repair

HVAC systems service

Teamwork / communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Automotive/ Diesel/ Light/Medium Truck Technology program

Trade school certification (preferred)

Tools

Scan tools

Dealer/OEM software

Multimeters

Basic diagnostic equipment

Shop lifts and related equipment

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

McCarthy Building Companies is looking for Light Truck and Trailer Technician to join our Solutions Center teams. This role is responsible for inspection, diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance of company light duty trucks, service bodies, small/medium trailers, and related towing equipment. This role supports safe, compliant, and reliable fleet operations to ensure crews, tools, and smaller equipment can be moved efficiently between shops and jobsites.

McCarthy proudly offers our craft professionals:

• Safety-First Mindset
• Paid Holidays (7)
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement
• Professional Development
• Referral Cash Bonuses!

McCarthys core purpose is to be the Best Builder in America. We value our skilled tradespeople, and we know the abilities you bring to make us a better company. Together, we can build great things

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose and repair engines, cooling systems, fuel systems, and aftertreatment (where applicable).
• Maintain and repair brakes (disc/drum, hydraulic), suspension, steering, exhaust, and driveline components.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems: charging/starting, lighting, accessories, trailer connections, upfitter wiring, and CAN bus modules.
• Service and repair HVAC systems where qualified.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair:
• electric and hydraulic brake systems
• axles, hubs, bearings, wheels, and tires
• suspension components (leaf springs, equalizers, hangers)
• lighting and wiring harnesses, breakaway systems, junction boxes, and plugs
• Hitches, couplers, jacks, safety chains, and breakaway devices
• Perform proper bearing service, brake adjustments, and alignments as applicable.
• Install and maintain service bodies, flatbeds, ladder racks, toolboxes, tow packages, and hitches, liftgates, small cranes, winches, inverters, and power distribution systems as equipped.
• Perform light welding and fabrication (MIG/stick) for brackets, steps, guards, and light structural repairs.
• Use scan tools, dealer/OEM software, and service information systems for modern light trucks.
• Use multimeters, test lights, and basic diagnostic equipment for electrical issues.
• Use standard shop equipment safely: lifts, jacks, stands, presses, tire machines, balancers, and basic fabrication tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Years of experience (preferred):
• Entry / Level I: 13 years of handson experience in automotive/light truck, mediumduty truck, or trailer repair (apprenticeship or strong school experience may qualify).
• Intermediate / Level II: 35 years of experience as an automotive/light truck or trailer technician with increasing diagnostic responsibility.
• Senior / Lead: 5+ years of direct experience maintaining and repairing light trucks and a full range of trailers; able to mentor junior technicians.
• Experience in relevant environments such as automotive/light truck repair shops, medium duty fleet maintenance, trailer and upfitting shops or construction or utility fleet
• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Light/Medium Truck Technology, or related program from an accredited trade school or community college (preferred)
• Lift 4060 lbs routinely; occasionally more with assistance or mechanical aids.
• Stand, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods at bench and floor level.
• Work in shop and yard environments with varying temperature, noise, and dust levels.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Exhibit strong work ethic, teamwork, customer service, verbal, and written skills
• Age 18+
• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.