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About the Role

Cox Fleet is hiring a Shop Trailer Mechanic II, a dedicated on-site shop position. This role involves performing certified DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, and light repairs. The technician will also handle tasks such as aluminum and chem-lite repairs, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, welding, fabrication, and panel/body/framework replacement. Advanced repairs can be performed under supervision, and the technician will assist senior staff while learning advanced mechanical skills. A successful candidate will comply with company policies and achieve high performance metrics.

Responsibilities

Follow and comply with safe operating practices and procedures.
Determine parts required for each job and obtain them from the Shop Parts Department.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, assisting with cleanup of tools, parts, and equipment daily.
Apply acquired knowledge to perform job duties, working with and evaluating technical information.
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 effectively.
Act with integrity, honesty, and by keeping commitments; maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
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 (RO) using a company-issued device and/or Karmak application, including uploading pictures.
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 for repair estimate 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 in and complete all company-required safety training.
Maintain Shop assigned service trucks, conducting safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.
Perform minor adjustments and repairs on various trailer equipment and systems, including aluminum and chem-lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, and trailer steering systems.
Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
Diagnose, adjust, and repair various trailer equipment and systems, including aluminum and chem-lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, trailer steering systems, welding, fabrication, and replacement of panels, 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 like handheld computers and pressure gauges.
Assist Shop Trailer Technician I with diagnostics.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field, or a related degree/certification beyond HS diploma/GED, or 5 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 at least 21 years or older due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of trailer parts and systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to understand the implications of new information for current and future 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 between objects and the observer.
Ability to communicate information (facts, ideas, messages) in a succinct and organized manner.
Engages in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.
Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed.
Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Location

Indianapolis

Work Type

On-site
Full-time

Experience Level

3 years experience in a related field
5 years experience in a related field

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

$3,000 New Hire Bonus, 50% after 30 Days and 50% after 180 Days

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance starts DAY ONE.
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, ridesharing, home/rental insurance, wellness/fitness incentives.

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