Shop Medium/ Light Duty Technician II

Dickinson Fleet Services•Boston, MA

About The Position

Cox Fleet is hiring a Light/Medium Duty Automotive Technician for Corcoran Fleet Services. The technician performs preventive maintenance inspections, DOT inspections, follow-up repairs, and light mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic diagnostics on light- and medium-duty vehicles and equipment. Work includes vehicles such as F150, F250, and F350 trucks, along with some specialty equipment, and takes place at customer locations, mostly outdoors. Travel is required 100% of the time. The role also involves continuing to develop advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills, complying with company policies and safety requirements, and meeting performance standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Valid driver's license.
Possess and provide a set of hand tools necessary to perform the job.
At least one year of experience as an automotive technician repairing light- or medium-duty vehicles, or an equivalent combination of technical education, certifications, skills, and experience.
Two years of equivalent experience in a similar technician role.
Participate in and complete all required company training.
Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for extended periods and perform moderately heavy labor.
Ability to exert oneself physically for extended periods, including performing repetitive tasks.
Communicate information succinctly and in an organized manner, and engage in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.
Ability to determine the tools and equipment needed for a task.
Ability to judge relative distance and depth.
Use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Understand how new information affects current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Responsibilities

Follow safe operating practices and procedures.
Travel to customer locations and perform work, mostly outdoors.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on light- and medium-duty vehicles in the field.
Perform routine maintenance, including changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
Use hand tools, precision instruments, diesel tools, lifts, jacks, and diagnostic test instruments.
Perform minor adjustments and repairs on customer vehicles, trucks, and equipment, including electrical, brake, cooling, starting, charging, engine electronic, gas engine, and transmission systems.
Diagnose, adjust, and repair vehicle and equipment systems, including air conditioning, steering, clutches, and differentials.
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using instruments such as scanners and pressure gauges.
Identify problems and evaluate information and possible solutions using sound judgment.
Determine the parts required for each job, and order and pick up parts for installation.
Perform work in compliance with company safety, health, and environmental policies and applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
Document work, parts, and findings on repair orders, upload photographs using the company-provided cellphone, and complete DOT and other forms accurately and on time.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and assist with end-of-day cleanup of tools, parts, and equipment.
Apply technical information gained through formal training or on-the-job experience.
Work with the support team to assess and address customer needs, questions, and problems.
Manage concurrent tasks and prioritize work and time effectively.
Act with integrity, keep commitments, protect confidential information, and follow ethical and professional standards.
Maintain productivity and work within or close to standard repair times.
Communicate with corporate support staff to obtain repair estimate approvals, retrieve purchase order numbers, and discuss repair-order findings.
Participate in and complete required company safety training.
Maintain the assigned service vehicle and conduct daily safety checks and pre- and post-trip inspections.
Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.