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About the Role

Cox Fleet is hiring a Mobile Trailer Technician II to perform certified DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, and light repairs on trailers and equipment at customer sites. This role involves diagnosing and repairing various trailer systems, documenting work, and managing parts inventory. The technician will work independently and may assist senior technicians with advanced repairs, contributing to the company's growth in fleet maintenance services.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on various trailers and equipment with little or no supervision.
Document work performed, parts used, and findings on Repair Orders using a company-issued iOS device and the TRAIT application.
Perform minor adjustments and repairs on hydraulic systems, electrical components, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, and brake chambers.
Accurately complete DOT forms and other documentation in a timely fashion.
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical components.
Follow safe operating practices and procedures.
Independently manage parts inventory and equipment on the company-issued service truck and perform periodic reconciliation.
Maintain and operate the company-issued service vehicle, conducting safety checks and pre-/post-trip inspections.
Apply acquired knowledge to perform job duties and evaluate technical information.
Effectively communicate with clients and customers to assess needs, provide assistance, and resolve problems.
Manage concurrent assigned tasks, prioritizing work activities and time allocations.
Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty, and keep commitments.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) and DOT inspections in a mobile/field environment.
Respond to dispatched unscheduled service and maintenance requests.
Use hand tools, precision instruments, trailer tools, welding equipment, and jacks.
Work with a high degree of independence and manage own daily schedule.
Maintain a high level of productivity and work within or close to Standard Repair Times.
Obtain parts from approved local and national vendors as necessary.
Communicate with management and support teams via email or phone for approvals, purchase order numbers, and RO notes.
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.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with assigned customers and vendors.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Maintain company-issued service truck, conducting safety checks and daily pre/post-trip inspections.
Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
Remain up to date on safety protocols and procedures.
Diagnose, adjust, and perform repairs on various trailer equipment and systems, including brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, welding, fabrication, panel replacement, body, and framework.
Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments.
Assist Mobile Trailer Technician I with diagnostics.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and 3 years of experience in a related field (Trailers).
Alternative: Any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline.
Alternative: 5 years of experience in a related field.
Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a single-tech/dedicated environment.
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.
Must be at least 21 years or older due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations.
Valid driver’s license required.
Candidate must hold a valid state-of-residence driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain their Driver Qualification File.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

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 of time.
Ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
Ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without tiring.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to accurately judge distances between objects.
Ability to communicate information in a succinct and organized manner.
Ability to engage in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.
Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
Welding
Fabrication
Trailer brakes
Air lines
Auxiliary pumps and engines
Liftgates
Brake chambers
Electrical diagnostics and repairs
Hydraulic systems
Preventative Maintenance inspections
DOT inspections

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Work Type

Remote (must live in specified city, state, or region)
On-site
Mobile/Field
Full-time

Experience Level

3 years of experience in a related field (Trailers)
5 years of experience in a related field

Education Level

High School Diploma/GED
Degree/Certification in a related discipline

Salary/Compensations

$32.07 - $48.13/hour
Potential for additional compensation (commission, incentive program)

Benefits

New Hire Bonus ($2000)
Weekly pay
Safe driving & tech efficiency bonuses
Safety boots & safety glasses reimbursement
Extreme weather gear (cold & hot)
Uniforms provided with laundry service
Take the service truck home daily
Tablet & company cellphone provided
Technical training provided
Dedicated career path
Health, dental, vision insurance starts DAY ONE
401(k) matching starts after 90 days (100% match up to 6% contribution + 2% discretionary)
Accrue up to 200 hours (5-weeks) of Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
Adoption/Surrogacy assistance
Pet Insurance
Multiple ERG, diversity groups, and company paid volunteer hours
Employee discounts (new vehicle purchases, cellphone plans, ridesharing, home/rental insurance, wellness/fitness)
Minimum of 6.67 hours of paid time off every month
Seven paid holidays
Bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

About the Company

Cox Automotive is transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers.
Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim.
Cox Fleet is headquartered in Indianapolis and 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.
Cox Fleet is supported by a 24/7 in-house call-center and provides scheduled maintenance services and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.

Equal Opportunity

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
EOE, including disability/vets.