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. 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

Fleet Services by Cox Fleet, a national leader in mobile on-site fleet maintenance, is offering open enrollment into our next FleeTec Academy class. FleeTec Academy is a paid educational program that leads to a path of becoming one of our full-time Trailer Technicians. The program is designed to help individuals enter the Trailer Maintenance field without the burden of tuition debt or the need to purchase tools upfront.

Upon completion of the initial 4-week classroom phase, you will be paired with a Lead Technician in your market for further hands-on training and offered a full-time job as a Mobile Trailer Mechanic. Our Mobile Technicians perform preventative maintenance and general repairs at customer locations, ensuring their vehicles run efficiently without needing to visit a shop.

Program Details

• 4 weeks of paid classroom training at our Academy Campus, with all travel expenses, hotel accommodations, a meal stipend, and a paycheck provided.
• Free technical education on the fundamentals of trailer repair.
• Hands-on training with a Lead Technician in your market.
• A full-time job offer as a Mobile Trailer Mechanic upon successful completion of the program.
• State-of-the-art vehicle provided for performing repairs at customer locations.
• Ongoing classroom study to further develop your skill set.
• Retention of the provided tools and toolbox after program completion.

Pay

• $13.08/hour (or state minimum wage, whichever is greater) + $250/week stipend (taxed) during initial training.
• $19/hour for the next 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 training.
• Maturity to focus on tasks and treat the program as the start of your career.
• 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 (or provide a current DOT medical card with more than 4 months remaining).
• 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

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 and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech, and healthcare, our family of businesses is forging a better future for all.