Mobile Light/Medium Mechanic I

Cox Fleet • Pasadena, CA

3d • $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, DOT inspections, follow-up repairs, and light mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic diagnostics on customer vehicles and equipment. The role includes continued development of advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills and requires compliance with company policies and performance standards.

Work is performed at customer locations, primarily outdoors, servicing multiple customers in the area and around the state. Travel is required 100% of the time, with employees home every day. The rotating schedule is Monday–Friday one week and Monday–Saturday the next. This is a flat-rate position with abundant work available. The technician will work on vehicles such as F-150, F-250, and F-350 trucks, as well as some specialty equipment.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Possess and provide the 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 technician role.
• 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, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

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.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, diesel tools, lifts, and jacks.
• Make minor adjustments and repairs to customer vehicles, trucks, and equipment, including electrical, brake, and cooling systems; starters and alternators; fan clutches; engine electronics; gas engines; and manual and automatic transmissions.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair vehicle and equipment systems, including electrical, brake, cooling, air conditioning, engine electronics, steering, clutches, differentials, and transmissions.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using instruments such as scanners and pressure gauges.
• Identify problems, assess information, and use sound judgment to evaluate alternatives.
• Determine the parts required for each job, and order and pick up parts for installation.
• Comply with company safety, health, and environmental policies and applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Document work, parts used, and findings on repair orders using the company-provided cellphone and paper documentation; upload photographs as required.
• Complete DOT forms and other applicable documentation accurately and promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and help clean up tools, parts, and equipment at the end of each day.
• Apply technical knowledge gained through training or on-the-job experience.
• Work with the support team to assess customer needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and meet customer expectations.
• Manage concurrent assignments 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 teams to obtain 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 conduct safety checks and daily pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Follow company policies, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

• Technical training to advance your career.
• Dedicated career path; the posting states that over 50% of front-line managers are promoted from within.
• Production-based compensation of $20.10–$30.10 per flag hour, depending on location; may also include commission and/or incentive-program compensation.

What This Job Offers

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