Light/Medium Duty Technician

Dickinson Fleet Services • Sacramento, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Cox Fleet is currently hiring a Light/Medium Duty Automotive Technician to join our recently acquired company, Corcoran Fleet Services, to support our combined future growth. The Light/Medium Duty Automotive Technician will be responsible for performing Preventative Maintenance inspections, light and follow-up repairs, light mechanical/hydraulic/electrical and electronic diagnostics, licensed DOT inspections, and other duties as assigned at our customer locations. This role requires continuous learning of advanced mechanical skills and diagnostic techniques. A successful technician complies with all company policies and achieves high-level performance metrics. You will work on various light/medium duty vehicles such as F150, F250, and F350, including some specialty equipment. Travel is required 100% of the time, servicing multiple customers in your area and around the state. The schedule is a rotating Mon-Fri the first week and Mon-Sat the second week, with home every day.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an Automotive Technician on light/medium vehicle repair or equivalent combination of technical education/certifications/skill/experiences.
• 2 years of equivalent experience in a similar capacity Technician role.
• Participate in and complete all-in company required training.

Nice To Haves

• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work
• Ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without tiring, which may include performing repetitive tasks.
• Communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner.
• Engages in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.
• Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed.
• Ability to accurately judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or the distance between an object and the observer.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Responsibilities

• Always follow and comply with safe operating practices and procedures.
• Travel to and perform work at customer location, with most of the work performed outside.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (“PM”), DOT Inspections and follow up repairs on light and medium vehicles in the field.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, as well as some Diesel tools, lifts, and jacks.
• Perform minor adjustment and repairs on various types of customer vehicles, trucks, and equipment including, but not limited to the following: Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems, Starters/Alternators, Fan clutches, Engine electronics, Engines (gas only), Transmissions (manual and automatic) etc.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair various types of vehicles, trucks, and equipment including, but not limited to the following: Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems, Starters/Alternators, Air conditioning systems, Fan clutches, Engine electronics, Diesel steering systems, Engines (gas only), Transmissions (manual and automatic), Clutches, Differentials, etc.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as scanners and pressure gauges.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Independently determining parts required for each job, ordering, and picking up the parts for installation.
• Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health and environmental policies, and federal regulations, to include OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Document according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used, and all findings observed on Repair Orders (“RO”) using company provided cellphone and on paper.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in a timely fashion, as applicable.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment.
• Apply knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job.
• Work with support team to assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, resolving their problems, or satisfying their expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments as to prioritizing work related activities and time allocations.
• Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty and keep commitments.
• Behave in a consistent manner, keeping sensitive information confidential and adhering to ethical and professional standards.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most Standard Repair Times.
• Communicate with support team in corporate offices to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers and/or discuss RO findings notes.
• Participate and complete all-in company required safety training.
• Maintain assigned service vehicle, conduct safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.
• Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

• $25.00 to $30.00+ per hour based on experience and location. (Paid weekly)
• Technical training provided to advance your career.
• Dedicated career path – ‘Over 50% of our front-line managers are promoted from within’.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED