Entry Level Mobile Trailer Mechanic

Dickinson Fleet Services•Rochester, NY

53d•Onsite

About The Position

Cox Fleet is seeking motivated individuals to join their FleeTec Academy, a paid educational program designed to train individuals for a career as a Trailer Technician. This program offers free technical education, a set of hand tools and toolbox, and hands-on training, leading to a full-time position as a Mobile Trailer Mechanic. The role involves performing preventative maintenance and general repairs at customer locations using a state-of-the-art mobile vehicle. Cox Fleet is a national leader in mobile onsite fleet maintenance, known for its comprehensive services for light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers, supported by nationwide service centers and a 24/7 call center.

Requirements

Desire to start a career as a Trailer Technician and become a Mobile Mechanic.
Willingness and ability to study hard.
Ability to dedicate five weeks away from home for full-time schooling.
Maturity to focus on the task at hand.
Technical aptitude and a passion for fixing vehicles.
Ability to operate an iPad.
Must be at least 21 years or older.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must hold a valid state-of-residence driver’s license.
Must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical prior to employment.
If a current and valid DOT medical card has four (4) months or less of validity remaining, a DOT physical will be required.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete five weeks of full-time schooling at the FleeTec Academy Campus.
Participate in further hands-on training with a Lead Technician in your market.
Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on trailers at customer locations.
Operate a state-of-the-art mobile vehicle equipped for repairs.
Adhere to regulations issued by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Maintain a Driver Qualification File.
Return for further classroom study periodically to develop skill sets.

Benefits

Paid educational program (FleeTec Academy).
Free technical education on Trailer Repair.
Set of hand tools with toolbox provided.
Travel expenses paid for schooling.
Hotel accommodation provided during schooling.
Stipend for meals during schooling.
Paycheck during schooling.
Full-time job offer upon completion of initial classroom phase.
Hands-on training with a Lead Technician.
State-of-the-art mobile repair vehicle assigned.
Competitive pay rates with a predefined pathway for raises.
Opportunities for continued professional development through further classroom study.