Sr Trailer Mechanic & Welder

Cox Automotive•Avondale, AZ

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About The Position

Cox Fleet is hiring a senior mobile trailer technician and welder to provide independent, field-based maintenance and repair services for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. The role performs DOT inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, welding, fabrication, and repairs on trailers and related systems. The assigned company service vehicle may be taken home. The position works Monday through Friday on the day shift. The technician responds to scheduled and dispatched service requests, manages an independent daily schedule, maintains service-truck inventory and documentation, and communicates with customers, vendors, management, and support teams. The role also provides technical guidance and advanced diagnostic support to Mobile Trailer Technicians I and II. The job follows company safety, health, and environmental policies as well as applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements. Candidates must pass DOT-regulated pre-employment screening and a DOT physical, unless an eligible current DOT medical card is accepted. A valid welding certification and driver’s license are required. A CDL-A license is required or must be obtained within 18 months.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and five years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a related degree or certification beyond high school/GED and three years of related experience, or seven years of related experience.
Valid welding certification.
Possess and supply the hand tools needed to perform the job.
Knowledge and ability to diagnose, adjust, and repair trailer equipment and systems, including aluminum and chem-lite components, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, trailer steering systems, welding, fabrication, and replacement of panels, bodies, and frameworks.
Valid driver’s license from the candidate’s state of residence; ability to obtain and maintain a Driver Qualification File.
Ability to successfully complete DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and a 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 the card has four months or less remaining.
Must be at least 21 years old due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations.
CDL-A license required or to be obtained within 18 months.
Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for extended periods and perform moderately heavy labor.
Ability to exert oneself physically over extended periods, including performing repetitive tasks.
Ability to judge relative distances and determine the distance between objects and the observer.
Ability to 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 tasks.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to understand how new information affects current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

OEM training and certifications.
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, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on trailers and equipment in a mobile field environment.
Weld trailers and fabricate or repair liftgates in the field.
Diagnose, adjust, test, and repair trailer equipment and systems, including aluminum and chem-lite components, brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, steering systems, panels, bodies, and frameworks.
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
Respond to call-center-dispatched unscheduled service and maintenance requests.
Document work, parts used, and findings on repair orders using the company-issued iOS device and TRAIT application; complete DOT forms and other documentation promptly and accurately.
Follow safe operating practices and comply with company safety, health, and environmental policies and applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
Manage parts inventory and equipment on the company-issued service truck, obtain parts from approved vendors, and conduct periodic inventory reconciliation.
Maintain and operate the company-issued service vehicle, including safety checks and daily pre- and post-trip inspections.
Manage assigned tasks and daily schedule independently, prioritize work, and maintain productivity within or close to Standard Repair Times.
Communicate with management and support teams by email or phone to obtain repair-estimate approvals, purchase order numbers, and discuss repair-order findings.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with customers and vendors, assess customer needs, provide assistance, and resolve problems.
Participate in and complete required company safety and other training; remain current on safety protocols and procedures.
Assist Mobile Trailer Technician I with diagnostics and assist Mobile Trailer Technicians I and II with diagnostics and inventory reconciliation.
Advise Mobile Trailer Technicians I and II on technical issues and perform advanced diagnostics and triage of complicated repairs.
Use sound judgment to identify problems, evaluate information and alternatives, and make recommendations.
Act with integrity, honesty, and professionalism; keep commitments and confidential information, and adhere to company policies and procedures.

Benefits

$5,000 new-hire bonus, paid 50% after 30 days and 50% after 180 days.
Weekly pay, issued every Friday.
Safe-driving and technology-efficiency bonuses.
Safety boots and safety glasses reimbursement.
Extreme-weather gear for cold and hot conditions.
Uniforms provided, with laundry service where available.
Company service truck may be taken home daily.
Company-provided tablet and cellphone.
Technical training and a dedicated career path; more than 50% of front-line managers are promoted from within.
Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
401(k) matching begins 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.
Employee resource groups and diversity groups.
Company-paid volunteer hours.
Employee discounts on new vehicle purchases, cellphone plans, ridesharing, home and rental insurance, and wellness and fitness incentives.