Mobile Light/Medium Mechanic I

Cox Enterprises • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Cox Fleet, part of Cox Automotive, is hiring a Light/Medium Duty Automotive Technician to support its growth and service customers of Corcoran Fleet Services. The technician performs preventative maintenance inspections, DOT inspections, follow-up repairs, and light mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic diagnostics on customer vehicles and equipment. The role also involves continuing to develop advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills, following company policies, and meeting performance metrics.

The technician works on light- and medium-duty vehicles, including F150, F250, and F350 trucks and specialty equipment. Work is performed at customer locations, primarily outdoors, with travel required 100% of the time across the service area and state as customer needs dictate. The schedule rotates between Monday–Friday one week and Monday–Saturday the next, with the employee home each day. This is a flag-rate position with production-based pay.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license.
• A set of hand tools necessary to perform the job duties.
• 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.
• 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 to engage in effective two-way communication.
• Ability to determine the tools and equipment needed for a task.
• Ability to judge relative distance between objects.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, and visa sponsorship are not available.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe operating practices and procedures.
• Travel to customer locations and perform field service work, primarily outdoors.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on light- and medium-duty vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, battery checks, and equipment lubrication.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, diesel tools, lifts, and jacks to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Perform minor adjustments and repairs on vehicle electrical, brake, cooling, starting, charging, engine, transmission, and related systems.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair vehicle systems and components, including air conditioning, steering, clutches, and differentials.
• Inspect, test, and listen to equipment to diagnose malfunctions using instruments such as scanners and pressure gauges.
• Identify problems and evaluate relevant information and possible solutions using sound judgment.
• Determine 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 requirements.
• Document work, parts, and findings on repair orders, upload photographs using the company-provided cellphone, and complete required paperwork and DOT forms 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 understand and evaluate technical information.
• Work with the support team to assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, and resolve problems or meet 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 staff to obtain repair-estimate approvals, retrieve purchase order numbers, and discuss repair-order findings.
• Participate in and complete company-required safety and other training.
• Maintain the assigned service vehicle and conduct safety checks and daily pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Follow company policies, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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