Mobile Diesel Mechanic II Mon - Fri 8am to 4pm

Cox Enterprises•Springfield, MO

23h•$29 - $44•Remote

About The Position

Cox Fleet is hiring a Mobile Diesel Technician Level II to provide on-site maintenance and repair services for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles. The role performs licensed DOT inspections, preventive maintenance inspections, follow-up repairs, and light mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic diagnostics. The technician may perform more advanced diagnostics and repairs under the supervision of a Senior Mobile Diesel Technician or higher, while continuing to develop advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills. The position requires compliance with company policies and safety, health, environmental, and federal regulations, and meeting performance and productivity standards. This is a mobile field position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; weekend work may be required upon client request. The technician travels 100% of the time and independently manages a daily schedule, service-truck inventory, equipment, documentation, and customer interactions. The company provides a service truck, tablet, and cellphone, and offers technical training and a career path.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a related degree or certification beyond high school/GED, or 5 years of related experience.
Possess and provide the hand tools needed to perform the job duties.
Obtain ASE T8 (PMI) certification within 18 months.
Successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical before employment; a current DOT medical card with more than four months remaining may be submitted instead of a DOT physical.
Be at least 21 years old due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations.
Hold a valid driver’s license from the state of residence, maintain safe driving qualifications, and be able to obtain and maintain a Driver Qualification File.
Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for extended periods and perform moderately heavy labor.
Ability to exert oneself physically for extended periods, including repetitive tasks.
Communicate facts, ideas, or messages succinctly and in an organized manner, and engage in effective two-way communication.
Determine the tools and equipment needed for a task.
Judge relative distance and depth between objects and the observer.
Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.
Understand how new information affects current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

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 on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles in mobile or field settings.
Adjust, diagnose, and repair vehicle systems and equipment, including electrical, brake, cooling, air-conditioning, engine, steering, transmission, clutch, differential, starter, alternator, and fan-clutch systems.
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
Road-test vehicles to diagnose malfunctions and verify that they are operating properly.
Identify problems, assess the accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to evaluate alternatives.
Independently manage parts inventory and equipment on the company-issued service truck and conduct periodic reconciliation.
Maintain and operate the company-issued service vehicle, including safety checks and daily pre- and post-trip inspections.
Listen and communicate effectively with clients and customers to assess needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems, and meet expectations.
Manage concurrent tasks and prioritize work activities and time effectively.
Use hand tools, precision instruments, diesel tools, welding equipment, lifts, and jacks.
Document work according to company standards, including uploading work pictures, parts used, and findings to Repair Orders using a company-issued iOS device and the TRAIT application.
Complete DOT forms and other documentation accurately and promptly.
Work independently and manage the daily schedule while maintaining productivity within or close to Standard Repair Times.
Obtain repair parts from approved local and national vendors as needed.
Communicate with management and support teams by email or phone to obtain repair-estimate approvals, retrieve purchase order numbers, and discuss Repair Order findings.
Perform work in compliance with company safety, health, and environmental policies and applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.

Benefits

Weekly pay every Friday.
Safe driving and technology-efficiency bonuses.
Safety boots and safety glasses reimbursement.
Cold- and hot-weather gear.
Uniforms provided, with laundry service where available.
Company service truck may be taken home daily.
Company-provided tablet and cellphone.
Technical training and a dedicated career path, with internal promotion opportunities.
Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
401(k) matching after 90 days: 100% match up to 6% contribution, plus an additional 2% discretionary company contribution.
Paid time off accrued based on tenure, up to 200 hours (five weeks).
Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
Pet insurance.
Employee resource groups, diversity groups, and company-paid volunteer hours.
Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, cellphone plans, ridesharing, home and rental insurance, and wellness and fitness incentives.
At least 6.67 hours of paid time off per month and seven paid holidays each calendar year.
Additional leave options include bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.