View Listing for Large Truck Installation Technician/Mechanic

Cives; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Profit sharing

401(k)

401(k) matching

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Disability Insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

LINDCO Equipment Sales, Inc. (a division of Viking-Cives) is seeking an Installation Technician and Mechanic to fit and install heavy-duty snow and ice equipment on truck chassis for government clients.

You will build custom systems, read schematics, and perform repairs, with a team‑oriented, ESOP environment. The role requires 4+ years of hands-on experience with heavy truck equipment, welding, hydraulics, and electrical work.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints/CAD drawings is required.
• Welding, wiring, hydraulics and electrical components expertise desired.
• HS diploma or GED preferred; skilled trades certification a plus.
• 4+ years of hands‑on heavy-duty truck equipment experience.
• Ability to pass a knowledge assessment and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Install custom hydraulic equipment systems on chassis.
• Install pneumatics, electronics, fabricated and other components.
• Assemble products such as dump bodies and conduct daily forklift inspections.
• Route hydraulic lines and install 12-volt electrical systems.
• Perform repairs and support team collaboration as needed.

Skills

Read blueprints/CAD drawings

Welding

Wiring

Hydraulics

Electrical components

Verbal communication

Reliability

Education

HS diploma or GED

Skilled trades certification

Job description

Are you a highly motivated and experienced installation mechanic who dreams of landing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Would you like to feel respected and valued as a team memberandachieve work/life balance? 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 a 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!

Address:

2168 E 88th Dr.

Job Summary:

As an Installation Technician and Mechanic, you will install industrial snow and ice equipment onto bare chassis and build a variety of custom snow plow trucks for government municipalities. You may also perform repairs. 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.

What You'll Do As A Large Truck Installation Technician/Mechanic

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 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 blueprints/CAD drawings
• 4+ years of hands-on experience, preferably with heavy-duty commercial truck equipment and accessories
• HS diploma or GED is preferred
• Preferred consideration for candidates with skilled trades certification
• Ability to pass a knowledge assessment
• A demonstrated ability to adapt well to change

Schedule:

• Additional hours during the week may be required.
• 100% ESOP Company
• Profit sharing
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and experience! Candidates who meet the stated requirements plus have the best work history will be invited to interview.

The Viking-Cives Group 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.

Cives Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.