Mobile Light/Medium Mechanic I

Cox Communications • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Remote

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 and equipment at customer locations. Work includes vehicles such as F-150, F-250, and F-350 trucks and some specialty equipment. The role continues to develop advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills while meeting company policies and performance metrics.

This is a field-based position requiring travel 100% of the time to serve multiple customers in the area and around the state, with most work performed outdoors. The technician works a rotating schedule of Monday through Friday one week and Monday through Saturday the next, and is home every day. The position is paid at a flag rate, with production-based compensation determined by tasks performed. The job posting lists an hourly base range of $20.10–$30.10 and a flag-hour range of $25–$30, with possible additional commission or incentive compensation.

The technician uses hand tools, precision instruments, diesel tools, lifts, jacks, scanners, pressure gauges, and a company-provided cellphone. The role includes documenting repairs and findings, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, conducting service-vehicle inspections, and coordinating with support teams and customers. Technical training is provided, with opportunities to advance along a dedicated career path.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• 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.
• Possess and supply the hand tools needed to perform the required job duties.
• 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 type of tools and equipment needed.
• Ability to judge relative distances between objects.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED 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 oil changes, battery checks, and lubrication.
• Make minor adjustments and repairs to customer vehicles, trucks, and equipment, including electrical, brake, cooling, starting, charging, engine-electronics, engine, transmission, and related 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 instruments such as scanners and pressure gauges.
• Identify problems and evaluate information and possible solutions using sound judgment.
• Determine the parts needed for each job, and order and pick up parts for installation.
• Complete work in compliance with company safety, health, and environmental policies and applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Document work, parts, and findings on repair orders using the company-provided cellphone and paper forms; complete DOT and other applicable documentation accurately and promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and help clean up tools, parts, and equipment at the end of each day.
• Apply knowledge from formal training or on-the-job experience to technical work.
• Work with the support team to assess customer needs, provide assistance, and resolve problems or meet expectations.
• Manage concurrent assignments 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 required company safety and other training.
• Maintain the assigned service vehicle and conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and safety checks.
• Follow company policies, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

• At least 6.67 hours of paid time off per month.
• Seven paid holidays each calendar year.
• Additional paid leave for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteering, military service, and parental leave.
• Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Potential 401(k) retirement planning.
• Potential sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation or wellness days, and PTO.
• Technical training to advance career.
• Dedicated career path; the posting states that over 50% of front-line managers are promoted from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed