Mobile Light/Medium Mechanic I $1500 New Hire Bonus

Cox Fleet • Richmond, VA

11h • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Cox Fleet is hiring a Light/Medium Duty Automotive Technician for Corcoran Fleet Services. The technician performs preventive maintenance inspections, light and follow-up repairs, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic diagnostics, licensed DOT inspections, and other assigned work at customer locations. The position works on light- and medium-duty vehicles, including F150, F250, and F350 trucks and some specialty equipment, and provides opportunities to develop more advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills.

This is a mobile role requiring travel 100% of the time to multiple customer locations in the area and around the state, depending on customer concentration. Most work is performed outdoors, and employees are home every day. The schedule rotates between Monday–Friday one week and Monday–Saturday the next. This is a flat-rate position with abundant work available. Compensation is production-based at $20.10–$30.10 per flag hour depending on location, with possible additional commission or incentive compensation. A $1,500 new-hire bonus is paid after 90 days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform the job.
• At least one year of experience as an automotive technician repairing light- or medium-duty vehicles, or an equivalent combination of technical education, certifications, skills, and experience.
• Two years of equivalent experience in a similar-capacity technician role.
• Must participate in and complete required company training.
• 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 performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to communicate information succinctly and in an organized manner and engage in effective two-way communication.
• Ability to determine the tools and equipment needed.
• Ability to judge relative distance and depth.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and approaches.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Equivalent technical education, certifications, skills, or experience in place of automotive technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe operating practices and procedures.
• Travel to customer locations and perform work, primarily outdoors.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on light- and medium-duty vehicles in the field.
• Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, battery checks, and equipment lubrication.
• Perform minor adjustments and repairs on customer vehicles, trucks, and equipment, including electrical, brake, cooling, starting, charging, engine electronic, gas engine, transmission, and other systems.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair vehicle and equipment systems, including air conditioning, steering, clutches, and differentials.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as scanners and pressure gauges.
• Identify problems and use sound judgment to evaluate information and alternatives.
• Determine parts needed for each job, and order and pick up parts for installation.
• Comply with company safety, health, and environmental policies and applicable federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements.
• Document work, parts used, and findings on repair orders using the company-provided cellphone and paper records, including uploading photographs.
• Complete DOT forms and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and help clean up tools, parts, and equipment at the end of each day.
• Apply formal training and on-the-job knowledge to evaluate technical information and perform job duties.
• Work with the support team to assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, and resolve problems.
• Manage concurrent tasks and prioritize work and time effectively.
• Act with integrity, keep commitments, protect confidential information, and follow ethical and professional standards.
• Maintain productivity and work within or close to standard repair times.
• Communicate with corporate support staff to obtain repair-estimate approvals, retrieve purchase order numbers, and discuss repair-order findings.
• Participate in and complete required company safety training.
• Maintain the assigned service vehicle and perform safety checks and daily pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Follow company policies, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

• $1,500 new-hire bonus paid after 90 days.
• Technical training to advance your career.
• Dedicated career path and opportunities for advancement; over 50% of front-line managers are promoted from within.
• Possible commission and/or incentive-program compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED