Entry Level Mobile Trailer Mechanic
About The Position
Cox Fleet is seeking individuals interested in a career as a Trailer Technician through their FleeTec Academy program. This paid educational program offers free training in trailer repair, a set of hand tools with a toolbox, and leads to a full-time position as a Mobile Trailer Mechanic. The program involves five weeks of full-time classroom training at an Academy Campus, with travel and accommodation expenses covered, followed by hands-on training with a Lead Technician and a full-time job offer. The role involves performing preventative maintenance and general repairs at customer locations using a state-of-the-art mobile vehicle. The company emphasizes employee growth and offers a clear path for raises and career advancement.
Requirements
- Desire to start a career as a Trailer Technician and become a Mobile Mechanic.
- Willingness and ability to study hard for five weeks.
- Dedication to being away from home for five weeks of training.
- 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 due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain their Driver Qualification File.
- Must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical prior to employment.
- A current and valid DOT medical card with more than four (4) months remaining until its expiration may be submitted in lieu of a DOT physical. If the DOT medical card has four (4) months or less of validity remaining, a DOT physical will be required.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug testing.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Attend five weeks of full-time paid classroom training at the FleeTec Academy Campus.
- Undergo hands-on training with a Lead Technician in your market.
- Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on trailers at customer locations using a mobile repair vehicle.
- Maintain and operate a state-of-the-art mobile repair vehicle.
- Continue education through periodic classroom study to develop skill sets.
- Adhere to regulations issued by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
- Operate an iPad for work-related tasks.
Benefits
- Paid educational program (FleeTec Academy)
- Free technical education on Trailer Repair
- Set of hand tools with toolbox provided
- Travel expenses paid for training
- Hotel accommodation provided during training
- Stipend for meals during training
- Paycheck during training
- Full-time job offer upon completion of training
- State-of-the-art mobile repair vehicle assignment
- Real pay rates with a predefined pathway for raises
- Equal opportunity Employer – Disabled/Veterans encouraged to Apply
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
