Entry Level Mobile Diesel Mechanic

Cox Communications•St Louis, MO

2d•Remote

About The Position

Cox Fleet’s paid FleeTec Academy is an educational and training program for people beginning a career in diesel maintenance. Trainees complete classroom instruction at the Academy Campus, followed by hands-on training with a Lead Technician in their market. The program includes paid training, travel expenses, hotel accommodation, a meal stipend, and a set of hand tools with a toolbox. Participants return for additional classroom study during the multi-year program. After the initial classroom phase, participants are offered a full-time job as a Mobile Diesel Mechanic in their market; successful completion of the program leads to qualification as a Diesel Technician. Mobile Technicians use an assigned, equipped service vehicle to perform preventative maintenance and general repairs at customer locations. The role is focused on onsite maintenance rather than routine emergency roadside repairs. The posting describes training pay of $16 per hour (or the applicable state minimum wage, whichever is greater), plus a taxed weekly stipend during the first phase; $19 per hour during the following six weeks and the second four-week classroom session, plus a taxed weekly stipend during that session; and $21 per hour upon graduation. The position may also be eligible for commission and/or an incentive program. The program requires a commitment to ten weeks away from home for training. The role involves travel, listed as 100% of the time, and a variable work shift. Candidates must be at least 21 to drive a company truck. Cox conducts background, driving-record, pre-employment drug, and physical checks. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Demonstrated desire to begin a career as a Diesel Technician and become a Mobile Mechanic.
Willingness and ability to study hard and focus on the training program.
Ability to dedicate ten weeks away from home 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 at least 21 years old to drive a company truck.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; visa, OPT, CPT, and STEM/OPT sponsorship is not available.
Must complete background checks, driving-record checks, pre-employment drug testing, and a physical.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Attend and study during the paid classroom training at the Academy Campus.
Complete hands-on training alongside a Lead Technician in the local market.
Return for additional classroom study as required during the multi-year training program.
Travel to customer locations in an assigned service vehicle to perform preventative maintenance and general vehicle repairs.
Use an iPad and the tools provided for training and repair work.

Benefits

Paid educational program and technical training.
Travel expenses and hotel accommodation paid during Academy training.
Meal stipend during specified training periods.
Set of hand tools with toolbox.
Paid time off of at least 6.67 hours per month.
Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
Additional leave for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteering, military leave, and parental leave.
Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Potential 401(k) retirement plan.
Potential paid days off, including sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.