Job Description

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Job Summary:

Fleet Services By Cox Automotive is currently hiring a Shop Trailer Mechanic. This is a dedicated on-site shop position and we do not provide emergency side-of-the-road type of repairs. If you are looking for a new place to call home, we would love to talk to you!

The Shop Trailer Technician will be responsible for performing DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, light repairs, and other duties as assigned such as trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, and brake chambers. The Shop Trailer Technician can perform more advanced repairs under the supervision of a Shop Trailer Technician II or higher. The Shop Trailer Technician assists Shop Trailer Technician II or higher Technicians with repairs and continues to learn additional advanced mechanical skills and diagnosis. A successful Shop Trailer Technician complies with all company policies and achieves high level performance metrics.

Duties:

• Always follows and complies with safe operating practices and procedures.
• Independently determine parts required for each job and interact with the Shop Parts Department to obtain them.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Assist in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment.
• Applies knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job.
• Work with Service Writer to assess customer needs, providing information or assistance, resolving their problems, or satisfying their expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments as to prioritizing work-related activities and time allocations.
• Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty, and keep commitments. Behave in a consistent manner, keeping sensitive information confidential and adhering to ethical and professional 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, as well as trailer tools, welding equipment, lifts, and jack.

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.
• This position follows regulations issued by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Candidate 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. If the DOT medical card has four (4) months or less of validity remaining, a DOT physical will be required.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of trailer parts and systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance, to make repairs or perform maintenance services.
• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future 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, which may include performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to accurately judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or the distance between an object and the observer.
• Ability to communicate information (for example, facts, ideas, or 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.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance start on day one of employment.
• 401(k) matching starts after 90 days, 100% match up to 6% contribution and an additional 2% discretionary contribution by the company.
• Accrue up to 200 hours (5 weeks) of paid time off based on your tenure with the company.
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
• Adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Multiple ERG, diversity groups, and company-paid volunteer hours.

Fleet Services 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. Fleet Services 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.

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