Mobile Diesel and trailer mechanic II or Sr. Mon - Fri 7am to 3pm

Cox Communications•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•Remote

About The Position

Cox Fleet, a Cox Automotive company, provides mobile fleet maintenance and repair services for commercial fleets. The Mobile Diesel Technician II - DOT works independently in the field, performing licensed DOT inspections, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and trailers. The position follows a Monday-to-Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. schedule, involves travel 100% of the time, and can be performed remotely provided the employee lives in the specified city, state, or region. The assigned service vehicle may be taken home. The technician performs scheduled maintenance and inspections, diagnoses and repairs a range of vehicle systems, road-tests vehicles, and maintains a company-issued service truck and telematics unit. The role also requires accurate service documentation, customer communication, coordination with management and support staff, compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and effective management of an assigned daily schedule. The position requires a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience, a personal set of hand tools, the ability to obtain ASE T8 certification within 18 months, and compliance with DOT requirements, including a valid driver's license and successful completion of required screening and physical requirements. Physical duties include lifting, bending, climbing, standing, walking, and performing repetitive or moderately heavy work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 3 years of related experience; or a degree or certification above high school/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 if 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; must hold a valid state-of-residence driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a Driver Qualification File.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for extended periods and perform moderately heavy physical work.
Ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods, including repetitive movements and activities.
Ability to accurately judge distances and determine the location and position of objects in relation to oneself.

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 preventative maintenance, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs.
Diagnose, adjust, and repair vehicle equipment and systems, including electrical, brake, cooling, HVAC, engine, steering, transmission, clutch, and differential systems.
Use hand tools, precision instruments, lifts and jacks, welding equipment, diagnostic tools, and testing equipment to inspect, test, and troubleshoot vehicles.
Road-test vehicles to identify problems, verify repairs, and ensure safe and proper operation.
Maintain and operate a 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 work, required DOT forms, service details, 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 support staff by email or phone to obtain repair estimate approvals, purchase order numbers, and discuss repair-order findings.
Follow safety, health, and environmental policies and applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards.
Follow an assigned daily schedule independently, prioritize concurrent tasks, and allocate time efficiently in accordance with procedures and guidelines.
Maintain productivity and work within or close to 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.
Parental leave.
Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Potential 401(k) retirement planning.
Potential sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.