Mobile Diesel & Trailer Mechanic II - 2nd shift

Cox Enterprises•Cleveland, OH

4d•$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 and trailers. The role performs licensed DOT inspections, preventive maintenance inspections, follow-up repairs, and light mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic diagnostics. More advanced diagnostics and repairs are performed under the supervision of a Senior Mobile Diesel Technician or higher, while the technician continues to develop advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills. The position requires compliance with company policies, safety requirements, federal regulations, and performance standards. This is a second-shift position from 2 PM to 12 AM, with weekend coverage Friday through Monday. The job is mobile and field-based, with travel listed as 100%. The technician works independently, manages a daily schedule, maintains a company-issued service truck and its inventory, and documents work using a company-issued iOS device and the TRAIT application.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a related degree or certification beyond high school or GED, or 5 years of related experience.
Possess and provide a set of 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.
Be at least 21 years old due to interstate operating authority regulations.
Hold a valid driver’s license in the state of residence and be able to obtain and maintain a Driver Qualification File.
Hold a Class C driver’s license.
Be able to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for extended periods and perform moderately heavy labor.
Be able to exert oneself physically over extended periods, including performing repetitive tasks.
Communicate information succinctly and in an organized manner, and engage in effective two-way communication.
Determine the appropriate tools and equipment for a task.
Judge relative distances between objects and the observer.
Use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
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.
A current DOT medical card with more than four months remaining until expiration may be submitted instead of completing a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles in a mobile or field environment.
Make minor adjustments and repairs to truck systems and components, including electrical, brake, cooling, starting, charging, engine, steering, transmission, clutch, and differential systems.
Diagnose, adjust, and repair truck equipment, including air conditioning systems and other mechanical, electrical, and electronic 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 proper operation.
Identify problems, evaluate information, and use sound judgment to select and assess solutions.
Manage parts inventory and equipment on the company-issued service truck, including periodic reconciliation.
Maintain and operate the company-issued service vehicle and conduct safety checks and pre- and post-trip inspections.
Work with customers to assess needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems, and meet expectations.
Manage concurrent tasks and prioritize work and time effectively.
Use hand tools, precision instruments, diesel tools, welding equipment, lifts, and jacks.
Document work to company standards and upload photographs of work performed, parts used, and findings to repair orders using the company-issued iOS device and 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 estimate approvals, 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.
Maintain the company-issued service truck and complete daily safety checks and pre- and post-trip inspections.

Benefits

Weekly pay, issued every Friday.
Safe-driving and technology-efficiency bonuses.
Reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses.
Extreme-weather gear for cold and hot conditions.
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 more than 50% of front-line managers promoted from within.
Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
401(k) matching after 90 days: 100% match up to 6% employee contribution, plus an additional 2% discretionary company contribution.
Paid time off accruing based on tenure, up to 200 hours (five weeks); the posting also describes a minimum accrual of 6.67 hours per month.
Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
Pet insurance.
Employee resource groups, diversity groups, and company-paid volunteer hours.
Employee discounts on new vehicle purchases, cellphone plans, ridesharing, home and rental insurance, and other offerings.
Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
Additional leave may include bereavement, time off to vote, jury duty, volunteer time, military leave, and parental leave.