Sr Trailer Mechanic & Welder

Cox Fleet•Avondale, AZ

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Cox Fleet is hiring a senior mobile trailer technician and welder to provide field maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. The role performs scheduled preventive maintenance and licensed DOT inspections, trailer welding and fabrication, and repairs involving trailer systems and components. The technician works independently, manages a daily schedule, responds to dispatched service requests, and may take the assigned company service vehicle home. The technician documents work, parts, and findings using company systems and completes DOT and other required forms. The role includes managing service-truck inventory, performing vehicle safety checks and inspections, obtaining parts, coordinating repair approvals with management and support staff, and maintaining productive relationships with customers and vendors. The senior technician also assists and advises Mobile Trailer Technicians I and II, including advanced diagnostics and triage of complicated repairs. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday on the day shift. The position requires a valid welding certification, a valid driver’s license, successful completion of DOT screening and physical requirements, and a CDL-A license either already held or obtained within 18 months. Candidates must meet the stated experience requirements and be at least 21 years old.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 5 years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a degree or certification beyond high school in a related discipline and 3 years of related experience, or 7 years of related-field experience.
Possess and supply the hand tools necessary to perform the job duties.
Valid welding certification.
Ability to diagnose, adjust, and repair trailer equipment and systems, including aluminum and chem-lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, steering systems, welding, fabrication, and replacement of panels, bodies, and frameworks.
Complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical before employment. A current DOT medical card with more than four months remaining may be submitted in lieu of a DOT physical; a physical is required if it has four months or less remaining.
Be at least 21 years old due to interstate operating-authority regulations.
Hold a valid state-of-residence driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain a Driver Qualification File.
Obtain a CDL-A license within 18 months if not already held.
Knowledge of trailer parts and systems, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to understand how new information affects current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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.
Ability to judge distances and relative positions of objects accurately.
Ability to communicate information succinctly and in an organized manner and engage in effective two-way communication.
Ability to determine the tools and equipment required for a task.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.

Nice To Haves

OEM training and certifications are preferred.
ASE T4 (Brakes) certification.
ASE T5 (Suspension) certification.
ASE T6 (Electrical and Electronic Systems) certification.
ASE T7 (HVAC) certification.
ASE T8 (PMI) certification.
ASE 608/609 certification.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, licensed DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on trailers and equipment in a mobile field environment.
Weld trailers and perform fabrication and liftgate welding in a mobile environment.
Diagnose, adjust, inspect, test, and repair trailer equipment and systems, including aluminum and chem-lite, brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, steering systems, panels, bodies, and frameworks.
Use hand tools, precision instruments, trailer tools, welding equipment, jacks, handheld computers, and pressure gauges to perform and diagnose work.
Document work performed, parts used, and findings on repair orders using the company-issued iOS device and TRAIT application; complete DOT forms and other documentation accurately and promptly.
Follow safe operating practices and company safety, health, and environmental policies, as well as OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements; complete required safety training and remain current on safety procedures.
Manage parts inventory and equipment on the company-issued service truck, reconcile inventory, 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.
Respond to unscheduled service and maintenance requests dispatched by the call center.
Independently manage the daily schedule, concurrent tasks, priorities, and time allocations while maintaining productivity within or close to Standard Repair Times.
Communicate with management and support teams by phone or email to obtain repair-estimate approvals, purchase order numbers, and discuss repair-order findings.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and vendors; assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, and resolve problems.
Assist Mobile Trailer Technician I with diagnostics and support Mobile Trailer Technicians I and II with inventory reconciliation.
Advise Mobile Trailer Technicians I and II on technical issues and perform advanced diagnostics and triage for complicated repairs.
Use sound judgment to identify problems, assess information, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures and maintain professional integrity and confidentiality.

Benefits

$5,000 new-hire bonus, with 50% paid after 30 days and 50% after 180 days.
Weekly pay, issued every Friday.
Safe-driving and technician-efficiency bonuses.
Safety boots and safety glasses reimbursement.
Extreme-weather gear for cold and hot conditions.
Uniforms provided, with laundry service where available.
Assigned service truck may be taken home daily.
Company-provided tablet and cellphone.
Technical training and a dedicated career path.
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.
Up to 200 hours (five weeks) of paid time off, accruing based on tenure.
Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
Pet insurance.
Employee resource and diversity groups, and company-paid volunteer hours.
Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, cellphone plans, ridesharing, home and rental insurance, wellness and fitness incentives, and other offerings.