Shop Diesel Mechanic II

Cox Enterprises•Miami, FL

9d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Cox Fleet, a Cox Automotive business, provides maintenance, repair, and fleet support for light-duty vehicles through Class 8 trucks and 53-foot trailers. The Shop Diesel Technician II works in a company shop performing DOT inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles. The role involves working independently, coordinating with shop staff and customers, documenting work, and occasionally traveling to customer locations. An assigned service vehicle may be taken home.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a related degree or certification beyond high school/GED, or 5 years of related experience.
Possess and supply the hand tools necessary to perform the job duties.
Complete company-required training.
Successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical before employment. A current, valid DOT medical card with more than four months remaining may be submitted in lieu of a DOT physical; a card with four months or less remaining requires a DOT physical.
Be at least 21 years old due to interstate operating-authority commerce regulations.
Hold a valid driver’s license from the state of residence, maintain safe driving qualifications, and be able to obtain and maintain a Driver Qualification File.
Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for extended periods and perform moderately heavy labor.
Ability to exert oneself physically for extended periods without tiring, including performing repetitive tasks.
Communicate information succinctly and in an organized manner and engage in effective two-way communication.
Determine the type of tools and equipment needed.
Judge relative distance and depth accurately.
Use logic and reasoning to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.
Understand how new information affects current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

ASE T3 (Drivetrain) certification.
ASE T4 (Brakes) certification.
ASE T5 (Suspension) certification.
ASE T6 (Electrical and Electronic Systems) certification.
ASE T7 (HVAC) certification.
ASE 608/609 certification.
ASE T8 (PMI) certification.

Responsibilities

Follow safe operating practices and procedures, and comply with company safety, health, and environmental policies and applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
Determine required parts for jobs and coordinate with the Shop Parts Department to obtain them.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including end-of-day cleanup of tools, parts, and equipment.
Work with the Service Writer to assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, and resolve problems or meet expectations.
Manage concurrent tasks and prioritize work effectively.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles in a shop environment.
Occasionally travel to customer locations to perform work.
Perform routine maintenance, including changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
Use hand tools, precision instruments, diesel tools, welding equipment, lifts, and jacks.
Document work, parts used, and findings on repair orders according to company standards, including uploading photographs using a company-issued device and/or the Karmak application.
Complete DOT forms and other documentation accurately and promptly.
Maintain productivity within or close to Standard Repair Times.
Coordinate with the Shop Manager and support team to obtain repair estimate approvals, retrieve purchase order numbers, and discuss repair-order findings.
Complete company-required safety training.
Maintain assigned shop service trucks and conduct safety checks and daily pre- and post-trip inspections.
Perform minor adjustments and repairs on truck equipment, including electrical, brake, cooling, starting, charging, fan clutch, engine electronic, steering, engine, transmission, clutch, and differential systems.
Diagnose, adjust, and repair truck equipment, including electrical, brake, cooling, starting, charging, air-conditioning, fan clutch, engine electronic, steering, engine, transmission, clutch, and differential systems.
Identify problems, assess information, and use sound judgment to evaluate solutions.
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
Assist Shop Diesel Technician I with diagnostics.
Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
Act with integrity, maintain confidentiality, and follow ethical and professional standards.

Benefits

Weekly pay, issued every Friday.
Safety boots and safety glasses reimbursement.
Uniforms provided, with laundry service where available.
Technical training and a dedicated career path.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
401(k) matching after 90 days: 100% match up to a 6% contribution, plus an additional 2% discretionary company contribution.
Paid time off, accruing up to 200 hours (five weeks) based on tenure; employees are also eligible for at least 6.67 hours monthly.
Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
Bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
Pet insurance.
Company-paid volunteer hours and employee resource and diversity groups.
Employee discounts on new vehicle purchases, cellphone plans, ridesharing, home and rental insurance, and wellness and fitness incentives.