Shop Mechanic

Livingston Development Ventures; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Livingston Development Ventures in Rochester, NY is seeking an experienced Shop Mechanic to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.

The role emphasizes diagnostic skills, preventative maintenance, safe shop practices, and collaboration with drivers and Fleet leadership to ensure reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as automotive, diesel, heavy-duty, or equipment mechanic preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with hydraulic and air systems preferred.
• Basic electrical diagnostic experience.
• Welding experience is a plus, but not required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Strong communication, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and remain active throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and general repairs.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and air-system issues.
• Service and repair light-duty vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and construction equipment.
• Complete work orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.
• Communicate professionally with coworkers, drivers, operators, vendors, and management.
• Identify repair and parts needs and communicate them to Fleet leadership.
• Maintain a strong work ethic and attention to quality and safety.
• Assist with other Fleet and shop needs as required.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Electrical diagnostic experience

Hydraulic systems

Air systems

Valid driver’s license

Strong communication

Independent with teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Basic welding tools

Job description

SHOP MECHANIC

Department: Fleet

Location: Maple Street Shop, Rochester, NY

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:30 PM

Compensation: $35–$38/hour, depending on experience

Reports To: Service Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

Livingston Development Ventures is seeking an experienced and dependable Shop Mechanic to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of light-duty vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and specialized construction equipment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with mechanical, basic electrical, hydraulic, and air systems across a variety of vehicles and equipment. Daily responsibilities will range from preventative maintenance and routine service to diagnosing and completing more complex repairs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and general repairs.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and air-system issues.
• Service and repair light-duty vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and construction equipment.
• Complete work orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.
• Communicate professionally with coworkers, drivers, operators, vendors, and management.
• Identify repair and parts needs and communicate them to Fleet leadership.
• Maintain a strong work ethic and attention to quality and safety.
• Assist with other Fleet and shop needs as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as an automotive, diesel, heavy-duty, or equipment mechanic preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with hydraulic and air systems preferred.
• Basic electrical diagnostic experience.
• Welding experience is a plus, but not required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Strong communication, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and remain active throughout the workday.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay of $35–$38/hour based on experience.
• On-the-job training and mentorship.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of vehicles and specialized equipment.

Livingston Development Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in equal opportunity for all and are committed to ensuring all individuals have equal opportunity relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement and are based solely on merit, without regard to all legally protected classes, including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history) or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Livingston Development Ventures is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability so that an individual can perform job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact Lauren [e-mail]

This is a full time position