Entry Level Trailer Mechanic Tue - Sat 2p-10p
About The Position
Cox Fleet is seeking individuals for their FleeTec Academy program, a paid educational initiative designed to train aspiring Trailer Technicians. This program offers free technical education on trailer repair fundamentals, a set of hand tools and toolbox upon completion, and leads to a full-time Mobile Trailer Mechanic position. The role involves performing preventative maintenance and general repairs at customer locations using a state-of-the-art mobile vehicle. The program includes four weeks of full-time paid classroom training at an Academy Campus, with travel and accommodation expenses covered, followed by hands-on training with a Lead Technician and a full-time job offer. Ongoing classroom study is part of the multi-year program. This position adheres to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Requirements
- Desire to start a career as a Trailer Technician and become a Mobile Mechanic.
- Willingness and ability to study hard.
- Ability to dedicate four weeks away from home for training.
- Maturity to focus on the task at hand.
- Technical aptitude and a passion for fixing vehicles.
- Ability to operate an iPad.
- Must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical.
- Must be at least 21 years or older.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain a Driver Qualification File.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Attend and complete four weeks of full-time paid classroom training at the Academy Campus.
- Participate in hands-on training with a Lead Technician in your market.
- Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on trailers at customer locations using a mobile repair vehicle.
- Maintain and operate a state-of-the-art mobile repair vehicle.
- Adhere to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
- Continue education through periodic classroom study as part of the multi-year program.
Benefits
- Paid educational program (FleeTec Academy).
- Free technical education on trailer repair.
- Set of hand tools and toolbox provided.
- Paid travel expenses for training.
- Hotel accommodation provided for training.
- Stipend for meals during training.
- Paycheck during training.
- Full-time job offer upon completion of initial training.
- State-of-the-art mobile repair vehicle assigned.
- Predefined pathway for raises.
- Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
- Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
- Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
- Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
- Retirement planning (401(k)).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
