Shop Trailer Mechanic I

Cox Fleet•De Pere, WI

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Cox Fleet is a leading provider of on-site mobile maintenance and repair services nationwide for light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. They also operate over 50 nationwide service centers offering accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair, supported by a 24/7 in-house call-center. Cox Fleet is currently hiring a Shop Diesel Technician I to perform DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, and light repairs. This role involves assisting Shop Diesel Technician II or higher technicians with more advanced repairs and continuously learning additional advanced mechanical skills and diagnostic techniques. The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all company policies and achieve high-level performance metrics, with work frequently audited for quality.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and up to 2 years’ experience in a related field.
Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
Obtain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification T8 (PMI) within eighteen (18) months.
Ability to successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical prior to employment.
Valid state-of-residence driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain Driver Qualification File.
Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
Ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without tiring, which may include performing repetitive tasks.
Communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner. Engages in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.
Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed.
Ability to accurately judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or the distance between an object and the observer.

Nice To Haves

ASE T4 (Brakes) certification

Responsibilities

Always follow and comply with safe operating practices and procedures.
Independently determining parts required for each job and interact with the Shop Parts Department to obtain.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Assist in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment.
Applies knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job.
Work with Service Writer to assess customer needs, providing information or assistance, resolving their problems, or satisfying their expectations.
Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments as to prioritizing work related activities and time allocations.
Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty and keep commitments. Behave in a consistent manner, keeping sensitive information confidential and adhering to ethical and professional standards.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (“PM”), DOT Inspections and follow up repairs on light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles in a Shop environment.
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
Use hand tools, precision instruments, as well as Diesel tools, welding equipment, lifts and jacks.
Document according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used, and all findings observed on Repair Orders (“RO”) using company issued device and/or Karmak application.
Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most Standard Repair Times.
Communicate with Shop Manager and support team to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers and/or discuss RO findings notes.
Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health and environmental policies, and federal regulations, to include OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
Participate and complete all-in company required safety training.
Maintain Shop assigned service trucks, conduct safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.
Perform minor adjustment and repairs on various types of truck equipment including, but not limited to the following: Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems, Starters/Alternators, Fan clutches, Engine electronics, Diesel steering systems, Engines (gas and diesel), Transmissions (manual and automatic), Clutches, Differentials, etc.
Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

Weekly pay – get paid every Friday for added convenience and financial flexibility
Safety Boots & Safety Glasses reimbursement
Uniforms provided with laundry service where available
Technical training provided to advance your career
Dedicated career path – ‘Over 50% of our front-line managers are promoted from within’
Health, dental, vision insurance starts DAY ONE of employment
401(k) matching starts after 90 days, 100% match up to 6% contribution and an additional 2% discretionary contribution by the company
Accrue up to 200 hours (5-weeks) of Paid Time Off based on your tenure with the company
Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
Adoption/Surrogacy assistance
Pet Insurance
Multiple ERG, diversity groups, and company paid volunteer hours
Employee discounts on new vehicle purchases, cellphone plans, ridesharing, home/rental insurance, wellness/fitness incentives and much more