Mobile Light/Medium Mechanic I

Cox Automotive • Jacksonville, FL

5d • 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 light- and medium-duty vehicles at customer locations. Vehicles include models such as F150, F250, and F350, as well as some specialty equipment. The role also involves developing additional advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills and meeting company policies and performance metrics.

Travel is required 100% of the time, serving multiple customers in the area and around the state depending on customer concentration. Most work is performed outdoors at customer sites. The schedule rotates between Monday–Friday one week and Monday–Saturday the next, with employees home every day. This is a flat-rate position with an abundance of available work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools needed 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 all company-required 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.
• Communicate information succinctly and in an organized manner, and engage in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.
• Determine the type of tools and equipment needed.
• Judge relative distance and the distance between objects and the observer.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Understand how new information affects current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe operating practices and procedures.
• Travel to customer locations and perform field service work, primarily outdoors.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on light- and medium-duty vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, battery checks, and equipment lubrication.
• Make minor adjustments and repairs to customer vehicles, trucks, and equipment, including electrical, brake, cooling, starting, charging, fan clutch, engine electronic, gasoline engine, and transmission systems.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair vehicle systems and equipment, including air conditioning, steering, clutches, and differentials.
• 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 jobs, order them, and pick them up for installation.
• Perform work in compliance with company safety, health, and environmental policies and applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Document work, parts used, and findings on repair orders, including uploading photographs using a company-provided cellphone and completing paper documentation.
• Complete DOT forms and other required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and assist with end-of-day cleanup of tools, parts, and equipment.
• 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 assistance, resolve problems, and meet expectations.
• Manage concurrent tasks and prioritize work and time effectively.
• Act with integrity, keep commitments, protect sensitive 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 repair estimate approvals, retrieve purchase order numbers, and discuss repair order findings.
• Participate in and complete company-required safety training.
• Maintain the assigned service vehicle and perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and safety checks.
• Follow company policies, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

• Technical training to advance your career.
• Dedicated career path; over 50% of front-line managers are promoted from within.
• Production-based pay of $20.10 to $30.10 per flag hour, based on location; additional compensation may include commission and/or incentives.

What This Job Offers

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