Entry Level Trailer Mechanic Tue - Sat 7a-3:30p
About The Position
Cox Fleet is seeking individuals for a paid educational program, FleeTec Academy, that leads to a career as a full-time Trailer Technician. This program provides free education on trailer repair fundamentals, a set of hand tools with a toolbox, and a paycheck during the four-week intensive schooling at the Academy Campus. Travel expenses, hotel accommodation, and a meal stipend are covered. Upon completion of the classroom phase, participants will receive hands-on training from a Lead Technician and be offered 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 vehicle. The program includes ongoing classroom study and a defined career path with raises.
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 prior to employment.
- Must be at least 21 years or older.
- Must hold a valid state-of-residence driver’s license.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain their 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 successfully complete a four-week paid classroom training program.
- Undergo further hands-on training with a Lead Technician.
- Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on trailers at customer locations.
- Operate a state-of-the-art vehicle equipped for repairs.
- Maintain a Driver Qualification File.
- Participate in periodic classroom study for continued skill development.
Benefits
- Paid time off (minimum sixteen hours per month).
- Seven paid holidays.
- Bereavement leave.
- Time off to vote.
- Jury duty leave.
- Volunteer time off.
- Military leave.
- Parental leave.
- Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
- Retirement planning (401(k)).
- Flexible vacation/wellness days.
- Set of hand tools with toolbox upon program completion.
- Travel expenses paid for training.
- Hotel accommodation paid for training.
- Stipend for meals during training.
- Paycheck during training.
- Full-time job offer upon completion of training.
- Defined pathway for raises.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
