Entry Level Diesel & Trailer Mechanic

Cox Communications • Morgantown, PA

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, seeking a path to a better future with appreciation for their contributions. Cox Fleet is offering an opportunity to join their FleeTec Academy, a paid educational program that leads to becoming a full-time Diesel and Trailer Technician. This program provides free education on Diesel and Trailer Repair, a set of hand tools with a toolbox, and a paycheck. The program involves five weeks of full-time schooling at the Academy Campus, with travel expenses, hotel accommodation, and a meal stipend paid by the company. Upon completion, participants will be paired with a Lead Technician for hands-on training and offered a full-time job as a Mobile Mechanic. Further classroom study will be provided periodically. Mobile Technicians use a state-of-the-art vehicle to perform repairs at customer locations, focusing on preventative maintenance and general repairs to ensure fleet efficiency.

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 years old to drive a company truck.
• Ability to pass background checks, driving record 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.

Responsibilities

• Attend five weeks of full-time schooling at the FleeTec Academy Campus.
• Undergo 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.
• Participate in periodic classroom study for continued skill development.

Benefits

• Paid educational program (FleeTec Academy).
• 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 Mechanics.
• Real pay rates with a predefined pathway for raises.
• 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