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

About the role

Fleet Services by Cox Fleet, a national leader in mobile on-site fleet maintenance, offers a paid educational program called FleeTec Academy. This program leads to a full-time position as a Trailer Technician, providing free technical education, hands-on training, and a career path in trailer maintenance and repair.

As a Mobile Trailer Mechanic, you will perform preventative maintenance and general repairs at customers' locations using a state-of-the-art vehicle. This role is designed to keep customer fleets running efficiently without the need for emergency roadside repairs.

Program Details

• 4 weeks of paid classroom training at our Academy Campus, with all travel expenses, hotel accommodation, meal stipend, and paycheck covered.
• Further hands-on training paired with a Lead Technician in your market.
• Full-time job offer as a Mobile Trailer Mechanic upon completion of initial training.
• Ongoing classroom study to develop your skill set over a multi-year program.
• Free set of hand tools with toolbox provided.

Pay

• $13.08/hour (or state minimum wage, whichever is greater) + $250/week stipend (taxed) during initial training.
• $19/hour for the following 6 weeks of hands-on training.
• Second 4-week classroom phase at $19/hour + $250/week stipend (taxed).
• $21/hour upon graduation from the program.

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 full-time training.
• Maturity and focus to treat the program as the start of a 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 and DOT physical (a current DOT medical card with more than 4 months validity may be submitted in lieu of a physical).
• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education is preferred but not required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing, background checks, and driving record checks.

About Cox Fleet

Cox Fleet is one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country, specializing in mobile on-site fleet services for light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. We operate over 50 nationwide service centers offering accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. Supported by a 24/7 in-house call center, we provide scheduled and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.

At Cox Fleet, we empower employees to build a better future and have been doing so for over 120 years. Our family of businesses includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications, with investments across transportation, communications, cleantech, and healthcare. We emphasize employee growth and happiness, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Cox Fleet is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.