Entry Level Mobile Trailer Mechanic Tue - Sat 2 pm - 10 pm
About The Position
Cox Fleet Services is offering a unique opportunity through its FleeTec Academy, a paid educational program designed to train individuals for a career as a Trailer Technician. This program aims to provide comprehensive training in trailer maintenance and repair, including a set of hand tools and a toolbox, without the burden of traditional technical school tuition debt. The program involves five weeks of full-time schooling at an Academy Campus, with travel, accommodation, meals, and a paycheck covered. Upon completion, participants receive hands-on training from a Lead Technician and are offered 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. The company emphasizes employee growth and offers a clear path for raises and career advancement.
Requirements
- Willingness and ability to study hard for five weeks of full-time schooling.
- Dedication to being away from home for the initial training period.
- 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 regulations.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must hold a valid state-of-residence driver's license.
- Ability 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.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on trailers at customer locations.
- Utilize 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).
- Participate in ongoing classroom study for skill development.
- Complete hands-on training with a Lead Technician.
- Operate an iPad for job-related tasks.
Benefits
- Paid educational program (FleeTec Academy).
- Travel expenses paid for training.
- Hotel accommodation provided during training.
- Stipend for meals during training.
- Paycheck during training.
- Free technical education.
- Set of hand tools with toolbox provided.
- Full-time job offer upon program completion.
- State-of-the-art mobile vehicle assignment.
- Real pay rates with a predefined pathway for raises.
- Emphasis on employee growth and happiness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
