Mobile Diesel & Trailer Mechanic II Variable Shift

Cox Enterprises•Knoxville, TN

2d•$29 - $44•Remote

About The Position

Cox Fleet is hiring a Mobile Diesel & Trailer Technician to perform maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and trailers in a mobile field environment. The technician performs licensed DOT inspections, preventive maintenance inspections, follow-up repairs, and light mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic diagnostics. More advanced diagnostics and repairs may be performed under the supervision of a Senior Mobile Diesel Technician or higher. The role involves continuing to develop advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills, following company policies, and meeting performance metrics. The technician works Monday through Friday on variable hours and travels 100% of the time. The position can be performed remotely, but the employee must live in the specified city, state, or region. The technician manages their own daily schedule, works with a high degree of independence, maintains a company-issued service truck, and communicates with customers, management, and support teams. Work must comply with company safety, health, and environmental policies and applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations. Compensation is $29.38–$44.09 per hour. The position may also be eligible for commission and/or an incentive program. Cox Fleet provides a service truck, laptop, company cellphone, uniforms, technical training, and other stated benefits and support.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a different combination such as a related degree or certification beyond high school/GED, or five 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; a current DOT medical card with more than four months remaining may be submitted in lieu of the 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, pass a three-year motor vehicle record review, and be able to obtain and maintain a Driver Qualification File.
Understand the implications of new information for current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Be able to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for long periods and perform moderately heavy labor.
Be able to exert oneself physically for extended periods without tiring, including performing repetitive tasks.
Communicate facts, ideas, or messages succinctly and in an organized manner, and engage in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.
Determine which tools and equipment are needed.
Accurately judge relative distances between objects and the observer.
Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

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 and DOT inspections, and complete follow-up repairs on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles in a mobile field environment.
Make minor adjustments and repairs to truck systems and equipment, including electrical, brake, cooling, starter, alternator, fan-clutch, engine-electronics, steering, engine, transmission, clutch, and differential systems.
Diagnose, adjust, and repair truck systems and equipment, including air conditioning and other mechanical and electrical systems.
Make minor adjustments and repairs to trailer equipment and systems, including trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, and brake chambers.
Diagnose, adjust, and repair trailer equipment and systems, including welding, fabrication, and replacement of panels, bodywork, and framework.
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, assess the accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to evaluate alternatives.
Independently manage parts inventory and company-provided service-truck equipment, including periodic reconciliation.
Maintain and operate the company-issued service vehicle and conduct safety checks and daily pre- and post-trip inspections.
Work 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 to company standards and upload photographs of work performed, parts used, and findings on 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.
Maintain productivity and work within or close to Standard Repair Times.
Obtain parts from approved local and national vendors as needed.
Communicate with management and support teams by email or phone to obtain repair-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.

Benefits

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.
Accrue up to 200 hours (five weeks) of paid time off based on tenure; the posting also describes a minimum accrual of 6.67 hours per month and seven paid holidays annually.
Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
Pet insurance.
Company-paid volunteer hours and employee resource and diversity groups.
Employee discounts on new vehicle purchases, cellphone plans, ridesharing, home and rental insurance, and other offerings.
Safe-driving and technician-efficiency bonuses.
Safety boots and safety glasses reimbursement.
Extreme-weather gear for cold and hot conditions.
Uniforms, with laundry service where available.
Company-issued service truck that employees may take home daily.
Company-provided laptop and cellphone.
Technical training and a dedicated career path.
Additional leave may include bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer leave, military leave, and parental leave.
Potential eligibility for commission and/or an incentive program.