Shop Trailer Mechanic II

Cox Fleet • Philadelphia, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Cox Fleet is hiring a Mobile Trailer Technician II to perform trailer and equipment maintenance and repairs at a dedicated customer site. The role includes certified DOT inspections, preventive maintenance inspections, light repairs, and more advanced repairs under the supervision of a Senior Mobile Trailer Technician or higher. The technician assists senior technicians with repairs while developing additional advanced mechanical skills. This is not an emergency roadside-repair position.

Work includes preventive maintenance and repairs on refrigerated equipment, trucks, and trailers, as well as trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, welding, fabrication, panels, bodies, and framework. The technician manages their daily schedule and assigned service-truck inventory, communicates with customers, vendors, management, and support teams, and completes repair orders, photographs, DOT forms, and other documentation. Work must comply with company policies and applicable safety, health, environmental, OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a different combination may qualify, such as a degree or certification beyond a high school diploma/GED in a related discipline or 5 years of related experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with refrigerated equipment.
• Possess and supply the hand tools necessary to perform the job duties.
• Obtain ASE T8 (PMI) certification within 18 months.
• Obtain 608/609 certification within 18 months.
• 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 before expiration may be submitted instead of completing a DOT physical; a physical is required if the card has four months or less remaining.
• Be at least 21 years old due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Know trailer parts and systems, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Be able to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for extended periods; perform moderately heavy labor and repetitive physical tasks; and judge relative distances.
• Communicate information succinctly and in an organized manner, engage in effective two-way communication, determine the tools and equipment needed, and use logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions.

Nice To Haves

• ASE 608/609 certification.
• ASE T4 (Brakes) certification.
• ASE T5 (Suspension) certification.
• ASE T6 (Electrical and Electronic Systems) certification.
• ASE T7 (HVAC) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on trailers, trucks, refrigerated equipment, and related systems in a mobile or field environment.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair, or replace trailer and refrigeration components, including compressors, coils, electrical components, brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, and brake chambers.
• Perform welding, fabrication, panel replacement, and body and framework repairs.
• Respond to dispatched unscheduled service and maintenance requests.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
• Assist senior technicians with repairs and continue developing advanced mechanical skills; assist Mobile Trailer Technician I with diagnostics.
• Follow safe operating practices, company procedures, and applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, health, and environmental requirements; complete required safety training.
• Manage parts inventory and equipment on the company-issued service truck, reconcile inventory periodically, and obtain parts from approved vendors as needed.
• Maintain and operate the company-issued service vehicle, including safety checks and daily pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Document work, parts used, and findings on repair orders; upload photographs using the company-issued iOS device and TRAIT application; complete DOT forms and other documentation promptly and accurately.
• Manage concurrent tasks, prioritize work, maintain productivity near Standard Repair Times, and independently manage the daily schedule.
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, management, and support teams, including obtaining estimate approvals and purchase order numbers and discussing repair-order findings.
• Maintain good working relationships, act with integrity, protect confidential information, and adhere to professional and ethical standards.

Benefits

• Health, 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.
• Accrue up to 200 hours (five weeks) of paid time off based on tenure.
• Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Company-paid volunteer hours and employee resource and diversity groups.
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, cellphone plans, ridesharing, home and rental insurance, wellness and fitness incentives, and other offerings.
• Safe driving and technician efficiency bonuses.
• Safety boots and safety glasses reimbursement.
• Extreme-weather gear for cold and hot conditions.
• Uniforms with laundry service where available.
• Company service truck, which employees may take home daily.
• Company-provided laptop and cellphone.
• Technical training and a dedicated career path.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED