Entry Level Trailer Mechanic Tue - Sat 7a-3:30p

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. We also service customers through our 50+ nationwide service centers, each offering accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. Supported by a 24/7 in-house call center, we provide scheduled maintenance and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.

About the role

FleeTec Academy is a paid educational program that leads to a path of becoming a full-time Trailer Technician. The program is designed to help individuals enter the Trailer Maintenance field without the burden of tuition debt or the need to purchase expensive tools. Here’s what you can expect:

• 4 weeks of paid classroom training with all travel expenses covered (hotel, meals stipend, and paycheck included).
• Free technical education on the fundamentals of trailer repair.
• Hands-on training paired with a Lead Technician in your market, leading to a full-time job as a Mobile Trailer Mechanic.
• State-of-the-art vehicle provided for performing repairs at customer locations (focus on preventative maintenance and general repairs).
• Opportunity for further 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on trailers at customer locations.
• Study hard during the 4-week full-time classroom phase at our Academy Campus.
• Work alongside a Lead Technician for further hands-on training after the initial classroom phase.
• Maintain focus and dedication throughout the program to advance your career as a Trailer Technician.

Requirements

• Desire to start a career as a Trailer Technician and become one of our Mobile Mechanics.
• Willingness and ability to study hard and dedicate 4 weeks away from home for training.
• Maturity to focus on tasks at hand; this is a career path, not a summer camp.
• Technical aptitude and passion for fixing vehicles.
• Ability to operate an iPad.
• Must be at least 21 years or older due to interstate commerce regulations.
• Valid driver’s license required; must be able to obtain and maintain a Driver Qualification File.
• Must 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 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 after the first 6 weeks of 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, based on location, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and 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, Manheim, and more. Cox Fleet empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments across transportation, communications, cleantech, and healthcare, our family of businesses is forging a better future for all.