Shop Trailer Mechanic I

Cox Enterprises•Hillsborough, NJ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Cox Fleet, headquartered in Indianapolis, is a leading fleet maintenance company providing on-site mobile maintenance and repair services nationwide for light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. The company also operates over 50 nationwide service centers offering accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair, supported by a 24/7 in-house call-center. The Shop Trailer Mechanic I is a dedicated on-site shop position responsible for performing DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, and light repairs on trailer components such as brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, and brake chambers. This role involves assisting Shop Trailer Technician II or higher Technicians with more advanced repairs and continuously learning additional mechanical skills and diagnosis. The successful candidate is expected to comply with all company policies and achieve high-level performance metrics.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Up to 2 years’ experience in a related field
Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
Participate in and complete all-in company required training
Ability 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 (if not, a DOT physical will be required).
Hold a valid state-of-residence driver’s license.
Be able to obtain and maintain their Driver Qualification File.
ASE T8 (PMI) certification (required or obtained within 18 months).
Knowledge of trailer parts and systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance, to make repairs or perform maintenance services.
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.
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.
Ability to communicate 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.

Nice To Haves

OEM training and certifications are preferred.
ASE 608/609 certification.

Responsibilities

Always follows and complies with safe operating practices and procedures.
Independently determine parts required for each job and interact with the Shop Parts Department to obtain them.
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 Trailer 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 trailer equipment and systems including, but not limited to the following: trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, and brake chambers, Trailer steering systems.
Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

Weekly pay – get paid every Friday for added convenience and financial flexibility.
Safe driving & tech efficiency bonuses.
Safety boots & safety glasses reimbursement.
Extreme weather gear (cold & hot).
Uniforms provided with laundry service where available.
Take the service truck home daily (stop paying for gas!).
Tablet & company cellphone provided.
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, ride Benefits.
Minimum of 6.67 hours of paid time off every month.
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Bereavement leave.
Time off to vote.
Jury duty leave.
Volunteer time off.
Military leave.
Parental leave.