Entry Level Diesel Mechanic

About the role

Fleet Services by Cox Automotive is offering a paid educational program called FleeTec Academy to help individuals enter the Diesel Maintenance field. The program provides free technical education on diesel engines and repair techniques, along with a set of hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Full-time paid classroom training for 4 weeks at the Academy Campus
• Travel expenses, hotel accommodations, and meal stipend paid by the company
• Pairing with a Lead Technician for hands-on training
• Offered a full-time job as a Mobile Diesel Mechanic in your market
• Assigned a state-of-the-art vehicle for repairs
• Real pay rates starting at $13.72/hour, increasing to $19/hour after 6 weeks, and $21/hour upon graduation

Requirements

• Desire to start a career as a Diesel Technician
• Willingness and ability to study hard
• Maturity level to focus on the task at hand
• Technical aptitude and passion for fixing vehicles
• Ability to operate an iPad
• Must be 21 to drive one of the company's trucks
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• Passing background checks, driving record checks, and pre-employment drug testing

Benefits

• Free technical education
• Hands-on training by experienced technicians
• Opportunity for career advancement

Skills

• Technical aptitude
• Passion for fixing vehicles

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $13.72/hour, increasing to $19/hour after 6 weeks, and $21/hour upon graduation
• State-of-the-art vehicle for repairs
• Opportunity for career advancement

Pay

• $13.72/hour (or state minimum wages, whichever is greater)
• $250/wk stipend (taxed)
• $19/hour after 6 weeks
• $21/hour upon graduation

Schedule

• Full-time classroom training for 4 weeks
• Hands-on training with a Lead Technician
• Opportunity for further classroom study and raises upon successful completion of the program