Mechanic Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA
Set your own rate, work your own radius, keep your own customers. Mechanicrank dispatches Cedar Rapids drivers straight to independent techs like you, 17 businesses already compete for this work in Cedar Rapids. Shop labor here runs $85, $120/hr; mobile techs on the network price against that and keep what they earn.
Real openings from real shops.
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No open postings in Cedar Rapids yet, yours could be the first one techs see here.
11 established Cedar Rapids shops worth a call.
Every business below has more than 20 customer reviews, proof of steady work coming through the door. None of them posted an opening here, and that's the point: most wrenching jobs are filled before an ad ever runs. A direct call with an MRC certification behind your name beats a resume in a pile.
Manley’s Mobile Service
Established Cedar Rapids business with 35 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
John's Automotive Service
Established Cedar Rapids business with 414 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Anytime Auto Repair
Established Cedar Rapids business with 30 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Josh's Tune-up
Established Cedar Rapids business with 23 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Al's Full Service Auto Repair
Established Cedar Rapids business with 895 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
jt's mobile mechanic service
Established Cedar Rapids business with 43 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
DO'S Truck and Trailer Repair Shop and Mobile Mechanic Service
Established Cedar Rapids business with 189 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Auto Anything Mobile Services
Established Cedar Rapids business with 31 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Papa's Truck & Trailer Repair LLC
Established Cedar Rapids business with 166 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Full Throttle Mobile Auto Repair
Established Cedar Rapids business with 26 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Rig Doctor 24/7 emergency mobile truck and trailer repair
Established Cedar Rapids business with 27 customer reviews, busy shops like this hire experienced techs year-round, posted ad or not. Call, ask for the owner, and lead with what you can do.
Six ways to earn on the network.
Rather be your own boss? Every role below is independent-contractor work, you are the business, Mechanicrank sends the customers. Pay bands reflect typical Iowa rates.
Mobile Mechanic. General Repair
Brakes, batteries, alternators, starters, diagnostics, oil service, repaired in the customer's driveway. The backbone role of the network.
- Own tools and reliable service vehicle
- 2+ years wrenching experience
- Smartphone for dispatch and photos
- Liability insurance (or ready to get it)
Diesel & Heavy-Duty Technician
Fleet trucks, RVs, and equipment that cannot come to a shop. Air brakes, aftertreatment, hydraulics, the highest-demand, highest-rate work on the platform.
- Diesel experience (fleet, ag, or OTR)
- Heavy-duty capable tools
- Comfort working roadside on big iron
- DOT inspection knowledge a plus
Brake & Safety Specialist
High-volume brake jobs, inspections, and safety repairs. Predictable work, quick turnarounds, steady bookings.
- Strong brake diagnosis fundamentals
- Own tools including bleeding equipment
- Attention to torque specs and documentation
Pre-Purchase Inspector
Inspect used cars for remote and local buyers before they hand over money. Paid per inspection, scheduled around your other work.
- Sharp eye for paint work, leaks, and hidden damage
- OBD scan tool
- Clear written reports with photos
- MRC PPI certification preferred, free to earn
Roadside Rescue Tech
Jump starts, battery swaps, no-starts, lockouts. Short jobs, fast pay, evenings and weekends available, a great entry point.
- Jump pack, basic hand tools, battery tester
- Safe roadside work habits
- Fast response time in your radius
EV & Hybrid Technician
High-voltage qualified techs are scarce and the work is growing every quarter. Hybrid batteries, EV maintenance, and diagnostics.
- HV safety training (gloves, live-dead-live)
- Insulated tool set
- Hybrid/EV diagnostic experience
- MRC EV & Hybrid certification preferred
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