Entry Level Diesel Mechanic

Cox Enterprises•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$14 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

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 20+ 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. This is an opportunity for individuals interested in a career as a Diesel Technician. Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services is announcing open enrollment into its FleeTec Academy class. FleeTec Academy is a paid educational program that leads to becoming a full-time Diesel & Trailer Technician. The program aims to help individuals enter the Diesel & Trailer Maintenance field by providing free education, a set of hand tools with a toolbox, and a weekly paycheck. The program includes four weeks of full-time schooling at the Academy Campus, with travel expenses, hotel accommodation, and a stipend for meals paid by the company. Upon completion of the classroom phase, participants are paired with a Lead Technician for hands-on training and offered a full-time job as a Mobile Diesel Mechanic. The role involves performing vehicle repairs at customer locations, including preventative maintenance and general repairs, to ensure fleet efficiency. The program offers a predefined pathway for raises and career advancement.

Requirements

Desire to start a career as a Diesel & Trailer Technician and become a Mobile Mechanic.
Willingness and ability to study hard.
Dedication to be away from home for four (4) weeks for training.
Maturity to focus on the task at hand.
Technical aptitude and a passion for fixing vehicles.
Ability to operate an iPad.
High-School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education is preferred, but not required.
Must be at least 21 years or older.
Must hold a valid state-of-residence driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain their Driver Qualification File.
Must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical prior to employment.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Have taken apart and put back together a pickup truck.
Experience as a lube tech or in a maintenance shop.
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.

Responsibilities

Attend four (4) weeks of full-time schooling at the FleeTec Academy Campus.
Undergo further hands-on training with a Lead Technician in your market.
Perform vehicle repairs at customer locations as a Mobile Diesel Mechanic.
Conduct preventative maintenance and general repairs onsite to keep vehicles running efficiently.
Continue classroom study periodically to develop skill sets.
Operate an iPad for work-related tasks.

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 by the company.
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 and much more.
Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.