Shop Trailer Mechanic II- Gouldsboro PA

Cox Fleet • Gouldsboro, PA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Cox Fleet is hiring a Mobile Trailer Technician II to join their team. This is a dedicated on-site position, not for emergency roadside repairs. The Mobile Trailer Technician II will be responsible for performing certified DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, and light repairs. Duties include work on trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps, engines, liftgates, brake chambers, welding, fabrication, and replacement of panels, body, and framework. This role can perform more advanced repairs under supervision and assists senior technicians while learning advanced mechanical skills. A successful candidate will comply with company policies and achieve high performance metrics.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; or 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience with refrigerated equipment
• 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.
• Obtain 608/609 certification within eighteen (18) months.
• Candidate must be able 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 may be submitted in leu of a DOT physical. If the DOT medical card has four (4) months or less of validity remaining, a DOT physical will be required.
• Due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years or older.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform Preventive Maintenance and repairs on ThermoKing, Carrier and other refrigeration equipment.
• Perform Preventive maintenance and repair on Freightliner and Mack Trucks, and trailers out of Service Truck with little or no supervision.
• Diagnose and repair/replace compressors, coils, electrical components, etc.
• Follow and comply with safe operating practices and procedures.
• Independently manage parts inventory and equipment provided on company-issued service truck and perform periodic reconciliation.
• Maintain and operate company-issued service vehicle, conduct safety checks, and pre-/post-trip inspections of vehicle.
• Apply knowledge acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform job duties.
• Work with and listen effectively to clients and customers to assess their 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 trailers and equipment in a mobile/field environment.
• Respond to call center dispatched unscheduled service and maintenance requests.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, as well as Trailer tools, welding equipment, 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 iOS device and our proprietary TRAIT application.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in a timely fashion.
• Work with a high degree of independence and manage own daily schedule.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most Standard Repair Times.
• Obtain parts from approved local and national vendors as necessary for the repairs to be performed.
• Communicate with management and support team via email or phone 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 company required safety training.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with assigned customers and vendors.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain company issued service truck, conduct safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.
• Perform minor adjustment and repairs on various types of trailers equipment and systems including, but not limited to the following: trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, and brake chambers.
• Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Remain up to date on safety protocols and procedures.
• Diagnose, adjust, and perform 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, brake chambers, welding, fabrication, replacement of panels, body, and framework.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
• Assist Mobile Trailer Technician I with diagnostics.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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