Mobile Light/Medium Mechanic I

Dickinson Fleet Services • Seattle, WA

6d • 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 position also involves developing additional advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills, following company policies, and meeting performance metrics.

Work is performed at customer locations, mostly outdoors, and requires travel 100% of the time to customers in the area and around the state. The technician is home every day and works a rotating schedule: Monday through Friday one week and Monday through Saturday the next. This is a flat-rate, production-based position, with pay determined by tasks performed and a stated range of $20.10–$30.10 per flag hour based on location. The role may also be eligible for commission and/or incentive compensation. Technical training is provided, with a dedicated career path.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Provide a set of hand tools necessary to perform the job duties.
• At least one year of experience as an automotive technician performing light- or medium-duty vehicle repair, or an equivalent combination of technical education, certifications, skills, and experience.
• Two years of equivalent experience in a similar-capacity 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 over extended periods without tiring, including performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to communicate information succinctly and in an organized manner, and engage in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.
• Ability to determine the tools and equipment needed.
• Ability to judge relative distances between objects and the observer.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Safe driving record or driving ability is sought.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

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 changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
• Perform minor adjustments and repairs on customer vehicles, trucks, and equipment, including electrical, brake, cooling, starter, alternator, fan clutch, engine electronic, gas engine, and transmission systems.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair vehicle systems and equipment, including air conditioning, diesel steering, clutches, and differentials, as well as electrical, brake, cooling, starter, alternator, fan clutch, engine electronic, gas engine, and transmission systems.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using instruments such as scanners and pressure gauges.
• Identify problems and assess information to determine and evaluate possible solutions.
• Determine the parts required for each job, and order and pick up parts for installation.
• Perform work in compliance with company safety, health, and environmental policies and applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Document work to company standards, including uploading photos of work, parts, and findings to repair orders using a company-provided cellphone and completing paper documentation.
• Complete DOT forms and other applicable documentation accurately and on time.
• 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 experience to technical work and evaluate job-related information.
• 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 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 conduct safety checks and daily pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Follow company policies, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

• Technical training provided to advance your career.
• Dedicated career path; the posting states that over 50% of front-line managers are promoted from within.
• Potential eligibility for commission and/or an incentive program.

What This Job Offers

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