Entry Level Diesel Mechanic

Cox Fleet•Portland, OR

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Fleet Services by Cox Automotive, headquartered in Indianapolis, is one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country. They are a leading provider of on-site mobile maintenance and repair services nationwide for light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers, also operating over 50 service centers for accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. They are supported by a 24/7 in-house call-center. Fleet Services is offering an opportunity through their FleeTec Academy class, a paid educational program designed to train individuals to become full-time Diesel Technicians. This program aims to provide an alternative to expensive technical schools by offering free education on diesel engine fundamentals and truck repair, along with a set of hand tools and a toolbox. Participants will undergo four weeks of intensive full-time classroom training at the Academy Campus, with all travel expenses, hotel accommodations, and a meal stipend covered, plus a weekly paycheck. Upon completing the initial 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 to develop skills, and upon successful multi-year completion, individuals will be certified Diesel Technicians and get to keep their tools. Mobile Technicians are assigned a state-of-the-art vehicle to perform preventative maintenance and general repairs at customer locations.

Requirements

Desire to start a career as a Diesel Technician and become a Mobile Mechanic.
Willingness and ability to study hard.
Dedicate 4 weeks away from home 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 years old to drive company trucks.
Ability to pass background checks, driving records checks, pre-employment drug testing, and a physical.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Study diligently for four (4) weeks of full-time schooling at the Academy Campus.
Participate in further hands-on training with a Lead Technician in your market.
Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs onsite at customer locations using a state-of-the-art vehicle.
Continuously develop skill set through periodic classroom study.

Benefits

Paid educational program (FleeTec Academy).
Free Technical Education on fundamentals of Diesel Engines and how to fix trucks.
Set of hand tools with toolbox provided.
All travel expenses paid for 4 weeks of classroom training.
Hotel accommodations provided for 4 weeks of classroom training.
Stipend for meals during 4 weeks of classroom training.
Weekly paycheck during classroom training.
Offer of a full-time job as a Mobile Diesel Mechanic upon completion of the initial classroom phase.
Further hands-on training by a Lead Technician.
Ability to keep the provided tools upon successful completion of the full multi-year program.
Assignment of a state-of-the-art vehicle for mobile repairs.
Competitive pay rates.
Predefined pathway for raises.