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Entry Level Trailer Mechanic Sun - Thur 7a-3:30p

Cox Automotive Inc. · Baltimore, MD · 6 days ago
On-siteManagement$13.7–$20.53/hrFull-time

Cox Fleet keeps your fleet moving! Headquartered in Indianapolis, Cox Fleet has grown to become one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country. We are the leading provider of on-site mobile maintenance and repair services nationwide, offering mobile on-site fleet service for light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Cox Fleet also services customers utilizing its 50+ nationwide service centers, each offering accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. We are supported by a 24/7 in-house call-center and provide scheduled maintenance services and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.

About the role

FleeTec Academy is a paid educational program that leads to a path of becoming one of our full-time Trailer Technicians. The program helps individuals enter the Trailer Maintenance field without the burden of tuition debt or the cost of tools. We pay you to go through our program, provide free education on the fundamentals of Trailer Repair, and supply a set of hand tools with a toolbox.

  • 4 weeks of paid classroom training with all travel expenses covered (hotel, meals stipend, and paycheck included).
  • Free technical education on trailer repair fundamentals.
  • Further hands-on training paired with a Lead Technician in your market, leading to a full-time job as a Mobile Trailer Mechanic.
  • Periodic classroom study to continue developing your skill set.
  • Upon successful completion of the multi-year program, you will become a certified Trailer Technician and keep the tools provided.

Our Mobile Technicians are assigned a state-of-the-art vehicle to perform preventative maintenance and general repairs at our customers' locations, ensuring their vehicles run efficiently without needing shop visits.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in 4 weeks of full-time, intensive classroom training at our Academy Campus.
  • Complete hands-on training under the guidance of a Lead Technician in your market.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on trailers at customer locations.
  • Use provided tools and technology (e.g., iPad) to complete job tasks efficiently.
  • Maintain compliance with 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 and dedicate 4 weeks away from home for training.
  • Maturity and focus to treat the program as the start of your career, not a casual opportunity.
  • Technical aptitude and passion for fixing vehicles.
  • Ability to operate an iPad.
  • Must be at least 21 years old due to interstate commerce regulations.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a Driver Qualification File.
  • Must pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening, DOT physical, drug test, and driving record check.
  • A current and valid DOT medical card with more than four (4) months remaining may be submitted in lieu of a DOT physical.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education is preferred but not required.

Pay

  • $13.08/hour (or state minimum wage, whichever is greater) + $250/week stipend (taxed) during initial training.
  • $19/hour for 6 weeks after initial training.
  • $19/hour + $250/week stipend (taxed) during the second 4-week classroom phase in Indianapolis.
  • $21/hour upon graduation.
  • Hourly pay range: $13.70 - $20.53/hour, depending on location, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Position may be eligible for additional compensation, such as commission or incentive programs.

Benefits

  • Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
  • Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
  • Additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteering, military leave, and parental leave.

About Cox Fleet

At Cox Fleet, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation, and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns, and uses vehicles, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, and Manheim. Cox Fleet empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With investments across transportation, communications, cleantech, and healthcare, our family of businesses is forging a better future for all.

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