Mobile Diesel Tech II Wed - Sat 8am to 5pm
About The Position
Cox Fleet, a Cox Automotive company, provides mobile fleet maintenance and repair services for light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. The Mobile Diesel Technician II- DOT works independently in the field to perform licensed DOT inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics and repairs. The position includes an assigned company service vehicle that may be taken home and requires travel 100% of the time. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The technician diagnoses and repairs a range of vehicle systems and equipment, conducts road tests, and uses tools and diagnostic equipment to inspect and troubleshoot vehicles. The role also involves maintaining the service truck and its inventory, documenting work and DOT forms using a company-issued handheld device, obtaining parts, coordinating with customers and internal teams, and following safety, environmental and regulatory requirements. The employee manages an assigned daily schedule independently and is expected to maintain productivity within or close to Standard Repair Times.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and 3 years of related experience; or a degree or certification above high school diploma/GED and 1 year of related experience; or 5 years of related experience without a degree.
- Personal set of hand tools required to perform job duties.
- Ability to obtain ASE T8 (PMI) certification within 18 months of employment.
- Successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical before employment. A current, valid DOT medical card with more than four months remaining may be submitted instead of a DOT physical; a physical is required when the card has four months or less remaining.
- Must be at least 21 years old due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations.
- Valid driver’s license from state of residence and ability to obtain and maintain a Driver Qualification File.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- ASE T3 (Drivetrain) certification.
- ASE T4 (Brakes) certification.
- ASE T5 (Suspension) certification.
- ASE T6 (Electrical and Electronic Systems) certification.
- ASE T7 (HVAC) certification.
- ASE 608/609 certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, DOT inspections and follow-up repairs.
- Diagnose, adjust and repair truck equipment and systems, including electrical, brake, cooling, air-conditioning, engine, steering, transmission, clutch and differential systems.
- Use hand tools, precision instruments, lifts, jacks, welding equipment, diagnostic tools, technology and testing equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot vehicle systems.
- Road-test vehicles to identify issues, verify repairs and ensure safe operation.
- Maintain and operate the company-issued service truck and telematics unit, manage parts and vehicle equipment, and reconcile inventory.
- Complete vehicle safety checks and pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
- Understand customer needs, provide expert guidance and updates, resolve field issues and deliver a positive service experience.
- Accurately and promptly document completed work, required DOT forms, parts used and repair order findings using a company-issued handheld device.
- Obtain parts from approved local and national vendors as needed.
- Communicate with management and the support team by email or phone to obtain repair estimate approvals, retrieve purchase order numbers and discuss repair order findings.
- Follow safety, health and environmental policies and applicable OSHA, EPA and DOT requirements.
- Follow the assigned daily schedule, manage concurrent tasks, prioritize work and allocate time efficiently using sound judgment and established procedures.
- Maintain productivity within or close to most Standard Repair Times.
Benefits
- At least 6.67 hours of paid time off per month.
- Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
- Bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave and parental leave.
- Benefits may include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days and/or PTO.
- Assigned service vehicle may be taken home.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
