Entry Level Trailer Mechanic
About The Position
Cox Fleet is seeking individuals interested in a career as a Trailer Technician through their FleeTec Academy program. This paid educational program offers comprehensive training in trailer maintenance and repair, leading to a full-time position as a Mobile Trailer Mechanic. The program is designed to help individuals enter the trailer maintenance field without the burden of expensive technical school tuition and tool costs. Participants will receive free education, a set of hand tools with a toolbox, and a paycheck during the initial four-week full-time schooling at the Academy Campus. Travel expenses and accommodation are covered. Upon completion of the classroom phase, trainees will receive hands-on training from a Lead Technician and be offered a full-time job. The program includes ongoing classroom study to develop skills, and upon successful completion of the multi-year program, participants will be recognized as Trailer Technicians. Mobile Technicians are provided with a state-of-the-art vehicle to perform repairs and preventative maintenance at customer locations.
Requirements
- Desire to start a career as a Trailer Technician and become a Mobile Mechanic.
- Willingness and ability to study hard.
- Dedication to being away from home for four weeks 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 at least 21 years or older due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Must hold a valid state-of-residence driver's license.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain their Driver Qualification File.
- Ability 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 lieu of a DOT physical. If the DOT medical card has four (4) months or less of validity remaining, a DOT physical will be required.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Attend four weeks of full-time paid classroom training at the Academy Campus.
- Undergo hands-on training with a Lead Technician in your market.
- Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs onsite at customer locations.
- Operate a state-of-the-art vehicle equipped for repairs.
- Continue education through periodic classroom study to develop skill sets.
- Maintain a valid driver's license and DOT medical card.
- Successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical.
Benefits
- Paid educational program.
- Free technical education.
- Set of hand tools with toolbox provided.
- Travel expenses paid.
- Hotel accommodation provided.
- Stipend for meals.
- Paycheck during training.
- Full-time job offer upon completion of initial training.
- State-of-the-art vehicle provided for mobile technicians.
- Real pay rates with a predefined pathway for raises.
- Equal opportunity Employer – Disabled/Veterans encouraged to Apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
