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About the Role
Cox Fleet is hiring a Shop Trailer Mechanic I, a dedicated on-site shop position focused on performing DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, and light repairs on light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles. This role offers the opportunity to learn advanced mechanical skills under supervision and contribute to a leading fleet maintenance company.
Responsibilities
- Perform DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, and light repairs on trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, and brake chambers.
- Perform advanced repairs under the supervision of a Shop Trailer Technician II or higher.
- Assist Shop Trailer Technicians II or higher with repairs and learn advanced mechanical skills and diagnosis.
- Comply with all company policies and achieve high-level performance metrics.
- Follow and comply with safe operating practices and procedures.
- Determine parts required for each job and interact with the Shop Parts Department.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, assisting with cleanup at the end of each day.
- Apply knowledge acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform job duties.
- Work with Service Writer to assess customer needs, provide information, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
- Manage concurrent assigned tasks, prioritizing work activities and time allocations.
- Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty, and keep commitments.
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM), DOT Inspections, and follow-up repairs on light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles in a shop environment.
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
- Use hand tools, precision instruments, trailer tools, welding equipment, lifts, and jacks.
- Document work performed, parts used, and findings on Repair Orders using a company-issued device and/or Karmak application.
- Accurately complete DOT forms and other documentation in a timely fashion.
- Maintain a high level of productivity and work within or close to Standard Repair Times.
- Communicate with Shop Manager and support team to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers, and discuss RO findings.
- Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health, and environmental policies, and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT).
- Participate and complete all company-required safety training.
- Maintain Shop assigned service trucks, conduct safety checks, and daily pre/post trip inspections.
- Perform minor adjustments and repairs on various types of trailer equipment and systems, including trailer steering systems.
- Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED and up to 2 years’ experience in a related field.
- Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
- OEM training and certifications are preferred.
- Participate in and complete all company-required training.
- Must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical prior to employment.
- A current and valid DOT medical card with more than four (4) months remaining until its expiration may be submitted in lieu of a DOT physical.
- Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
Skills
- Knowledge of trailer parts and systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Ability to understand the implications of new information for problem-solving and decision-making.
- Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for long periods; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
- Ability to exert oneself physically over long periods without tiring, including performing repetitive tasks.
- Ability to accurately judge distances and spatial relationships.
- Ability to communicate information succinctly and effectively.
- Ability to engage in effective two-way communication.
- Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed.
Location
- Indianapolis
Work Type
- On-site shop position
Experience Level
- Up to 2 years’ experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma/GED
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision insurance starts DAY ONE of employment.
- 401(k) matching starts after 90 days, 100% match up to 6% contribution and an additional 2% discretionary contribution.
- Accrue up to 200 hours (5-weeks) of Paid Time Off based on tenure.
- Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
- Adoption/Surrogacy assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Multiple ERG, diversity groups, and company paid volunteer hours.
- Employee discounts on new vehicle purchases, cellphone plans, ride.
About the Company
- Cox Fleet keeps your fleet moving!
- Headquartered in Indianapolis, Cox Fleet has grown to become one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country.
- Cox Fleet is the leading provider of on-site mobile maintenance and repair services nationwide, offering mobile on-site fleet service for light medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
- Cox Fleet also services customers utilizing its 50+ nationwide service centers; each offering accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair.
- We are supported by a 24/7 in-house call-center and provide scheduled maintenance services and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE, including disability/vets