Entry Level Diesel & Trailer Mechanic

Cox Enterprises•Hopedale, MA

1d•$15 - $23•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 one of our full-time Diesel and Trailer Technicians. It was established to help people get into the Commercial Maintenance field without the high cost of formal technical school and tool purchases. Participants are paid to attend 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 includes five (5) weeks of full-time schooling at the Academy Campus, with travel expenses, hotel accommodation, and a meal stipend 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 Mechanic. Further classroom study is provided periodically. Mobile Technicians are assigned a state-of-the-art vehicle to perform repairs at customer locations, focusing on preventative maintenance and general repairs onsite. The program offers competitive pay rates and a predefined pathway for raises. The starting pay is $16/h (or state minimum wage, whichever is greater) plus a $250/wk. stipend for the first week, and $21/h upon graduation from the first phase of training. Additional training and pay progression are available.

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 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.
Ability to pass background checks, driving records checks, pre-employment drug testing, and physical examination.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

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.
Undergo further hands-on training with a Lead Technician.
Perform vehicle repairs at customer locations using a company-provided vehicle.
Conduct preventative maintenance and general repairs onsite.
Participate in periodic classroom study for continued skill development.

Benefits

Paid educational program (FleeTec Academy).
Paid training.
Travel expenses paid for training.
Hotel accommodation paid for training.
Stipend for meals during training.
Paycheck during training.
Set of hand tools with toolbox provided.
Full-time job offer upon completion of initial training.
State-of-the-art vehicle provided for Mobile Technicians.
Competitive pay rates.
Predefined pathway for raises.
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.
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
Retirement planning (401(k)).
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).