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About the Role

Cox Fleet is hiring a Shop Trailer Mechanic II for a dedicated on-site shop position. This role focuses on performing certified DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, and light repairs on light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. The technician will also perform more advanced repairs under supervision and assist senior technicians while learning new mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

Perform certified DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, and light repairs.
Perform advanced repairs under the supervision of a Sr Shop Trailer Technician or higher.
Assist Sr Shop Trailer Technicians with repairs and learn advanced mechanical skills.
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 end-of-day cleanup.
Apply acquired knowledge to perform job duties and evaluate technical information.
Work with Service Writer to assess customer needs and resolve issues.
Manage concurrent assigned tasks and prioritize work activities.
Act with integrity, honesty, and keep commitments.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) and follow-up repairs.
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 for approvals 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.
Maintain Shop assigned service trucks, conduct safety checks, and daily pre/post-trip inspections.
Perform minor adjustments and repairs on various trailer equipment and systems (aluminum and chem-lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, trailer steering systems).
Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
Diagnose, adjust, and repair various trailer equipment and systems (aluminum and chem-lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, trailer steering systems, welding, fabrication, 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.
Assist Shop Trailer Technician I with diagnostics.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education/certification and experience (e.g., degree/certification beyond HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; or 5 years’ experience in a related field).
Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
Candidates 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 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, including performing repetitive tasks.
Ability to accurately judge distances and spatial relationships.
Ability to communicate information in a succinct and organized manner.
Ability to engage in effective two-way communication.
Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.

Location

Indianapolis

Work Type

Onsite
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 beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline

Salary/Compensations

$26.73 - $40.10/hour
$3000.00 New Hire Bonus

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.
Weekly pay.
Safety Boots & Safety Glasses reimbursement.
Uniforms provided with laundry service.
Technical training provided.
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 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.
Cox Fleet offers mobile on-site fleet service for light medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
Cox Fleet services customers utilizing its 50+ nationwide service centers, offering accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair.
Cox Fleet is supported by a 24/7 in-house call-center and provides scheduled and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.
Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars.
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, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox.

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