Entry Level Diesel & Trailer Mechanic
About The Position
Cox Fleet is seeking motivated individuals for an entry-level Diesel & Trailer Mechanic position through their FleeTec Academy program. This paid educational program is designed to train individuals with little to no prior experience to become full-time Diesel and Trailer Technicians. The program includes five weeks of intensive, full-time classroom training at an Academy Campus, with all travel, accommodation, and meal stipends covered. Upon completion of the classroom phase, participants will receive hands-on training from a Lead Technician and be offered a full-time Mobile Mechanic position. The role involves performing preventative maintenance and general repairs at customer locations using a state-of-the-art mobile vehicle. The program also includes ongoing training and a clear path for pay progression. Cox Fleet is a national leader in mobile on-site fleet maintenance, servicing light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers through mobile services and over 50 nationwide service centers.
Requirements
- Desire to start a career as a Diesel and Trailer Technician and become a Mobile Mechanic.
- Willingness and ability to study hard.
- Ability to dedicate 5 weeks away from home for full-time schooling.
- Maturity to focus on the task at hand.
- Technical aptitude and a passion for fixing vehicles.
- Ability to operate an iPad.
- Must be 21 years old to drive one of their trucks.
- Willingness to undergo background checks, driving records checks, pre-employment drug testing, and physical examinations.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education.
Responsibilities
- Participate in a 5-week paid, full-time classroom training program covering Diesel and Trailer Repair fundamentals.
- Undergo hands-on training with a Lead Technician after the initial classroom phase.
- Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs at customer locations as a Mobile Mechanic.
- Operate a state-of-the-art mobile repair vehicle.
- Attend periodic further classroom study for skill development.
- Maintain and repair light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
Benefits
- Paid educational program (FleeTec Academy).
- Free technical education.
- Set of hand tools with toolbox provided.
- Paid travel expenses for training.
- Paid hotel accommodation for training.
- Stipend for meals during training.
- Paycheck during training.
- Full-time job offer upon completion of initial training.
- Hands-on training with a Lead Technician.
- State-of-the-art mobile repair vehicle assignment.
- Real pay rates with a predefined pathway for raises.
- Ongoing training and skill development.
- Opportunity to become a certified Trailer Technician.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
