Entry Level Diesel Mechanic

Cox Enterprises • Portland, OR

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Cox Fleet, headquartered in Indianapolis, is one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country, specializing in on-site mobile maintenance and repair services nationwide for light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. They also operate over 20 nationwide service centers for accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair, supported by a 24/7 in-house call center. This position is an opportunity to join the FleeTec Academy, a paid educational program by Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services, designed to train individuals to become full-time Diesel & Trailer Technicians. The program aims to provide free education on diesel engine fundamentals and truck repair, along with a set of hand tools and a toolbox, without the burden of technical school tuition debt. Participants will undergo four weeks of intensive full-time classroom training at the Academy Campus, with all travel expenses, hotel accommodation, meals stipend, and a weekly paycheck covered. Upon completing the classroom phase, trainees will be paired with a Lead Technician for hands-on training and offered a full-time Mobile Diesel Mechanic position. The program includes further classroom study for skill development, leading to a Diesel Technician qualification upon multi-year program completion.

Requirements

• Possess a strong desire to start a career as a Diesel & Trailer Technician and become a Mobile Mechanic
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to study hard
• Be able to dedicate four (4) weeks away from home for training
• Exhibit a maturity level to focus on the task at hand
• Have technical aptitude and a passion for fixing vehicles
• Be able to operate an iPad
• Successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening
• Successfully complete and pass a DOT physical prior to employment
• Be at least 21 years or older due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations
• Maintain a safe driving record, requiring a 3-year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review
• Hold a current and valid state-of-residence driver’s license
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Driver Qualification File

Nice To Haves

• A High-School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education
• 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

• Study diligently for four (4) weeks of full-time schooling at the Academy Campus
• Engage in further hands-on training with a Lead Technician in your market
• Perform vehicle repairs at customer locations using a state-of-the-art mobile service vehicle
• Conduct preventative maintenance and general repairs onsite at customer locations
• Participate in ongoing classroom study to continuously develop your skill set

Benefits

• Health insurance (starts DAY ONE of employment)
• Dental insurance (starts DAY ONE of employment)
• Vision insurance (starts DAY ONE of employment)
• 401(k) matching (starts after 90 days, 100% match up to 6% contribution)
• Additional 2% discretionary 401(k) 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
• Access to Multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and diversity groups
• Company paid volunteer hours
• Employee discounts on new vehicle purchases
• Employee discounts on cellphone plans
• Employee discounts on ridesharing
• Employee discounts on home/rental insurance
• Wellness/fitness incentives
• Minimum of 6.67 hours of paid time off every month
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Bereavement leave
• Time off to vote
• Jury duty leave
• Military leave
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees