Entry Level Diesel & Trailer Mechanic

Cox Communications • Hopedale, MA

7d • 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 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. This is an opportunity for individuals interested in a career as a Diesel and Trailer Technician. Cox Fleet is announcing open enrollment into our next FleeTec Academy class. FleeTec Academy is a paid educational program that leads to a path to becoming a full-time Diesel and Trailer Technician. This program was established to help individuals enter the Commercial Maintenance field without the burden of high tuition costs and tool expenses associated with traditional technical schools. Participants are paid during the program, receive free education on Diesel and Trailer Repair fundamentals, and are provided with a set of hand tools and a toolbox. The program involves five weeks of full-time schooling at the Academy Campus, with travel expenses, hotel accommodation, and a meal stipend covered 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 Mechanic. The role involves performing vehicle repairs at customer locations using a state-of-the-art vehicle. The job focuses on preventative maintenance and general repairs onsite to ensure fleet efficiency. The position offers competitive pay rates with a predefined pathway for raises and further training. The company emphasizes small class sizes for dedicated instruction and a competitive application process with limited spots per market.

Requirements

• Desire to start a career as a Diesel and Trailer Technician and become a Mobile Mechanic.
• Willingness and ability to study hard.
• Dedication to be away from home for 5 weeks for training.
• Maturity level to focus on the task at hand.
• Technical aptitude and a passion for fixing vehicles.
• Ability to operate an iPad.
• Must be 21 to drive one of our trucks.
• Background checks, driving records checks, pre-employment drug testing and physical.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Study hard for five (5) weeks of full-time schooling at the Academy Campus.
• Participate in further hands-on training with a Lead Technician.
• Perform vehicle repairs at customer locations as a Mobile Mechanic.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and general repairs onsite.
• Keep vehicles running efficiently without requiring customers to take them to a shop.

Benefits

• Paid educational program (FleeTec Academy).
• Provided set of hand tools with toolbox.
• Travel expenses paid for training.
• Hotel accommodation provided for training.
• Stipend for meals during training.
• Paycheck during training.
• Full-time job offer upon completion of training.
• State-of-the-art vehicle assigned to Mobile Technicians.
• Real pay rates with a predefined pathway for raises.
• Additional training and pay progression.
• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Bereavement leave.
• Time off to vote.
• Jury duty leave.
• Volunteer time off.
• Military leave.
• Parental leave.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement planning (401(k)).
• Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED