Mobile Light/Medium Duty Technician

About the role

Fleet Services by Cox Automotive (FCSA) is seeking a Light/Medium Duty Automotive Technician to join Corcoran Fleet Services. This position involves traveling to various customer locations to perform preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on light and medium vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance ("PM"), DOT Inspections and follow up repairs on light and medium vehicles in the field.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, as well as some Diesel tools, lifts, and jacks to change oil, check batteries, and lubricate equipment.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair various types of vehicles, trucks, and equipment including, but not limited to the following: Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems, Starters/Alternators, Fan clutches, Engine electronics, Engines (gas only), Transmissions (manual and automatic).
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as scanners and pressure gauges.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Independently determine parts required for each job, order, and pick up the parts for installation.
• Document work performed according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used, and all findings observed on Repair Orders ("RO") using company provided cellphone and on paper.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in a timely fashion, as applicable.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment.
• Apply knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job.
• Work with support team to assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, resolving their problems, or satisfying their expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments as to prioritizing work related activities and time allocations.
• Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty and keep commitments.
• Behave in a consistent manner, keeping sensitive information confidential and adhering to ethical and professional standards.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most Standard Repair Times.
• Communicate with support team in corporate offices to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers and/or discuss RO findings notes.
• Participate and complete all-in company required safety training.
• Maintain assigned service vehicle, conduct safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.
• Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an Automotive Technician on light/medium vehicle repair or equivalent combination of technical education/certifications/skill/experiences.
• Two (2) years of equivalent experience in a similar capacity Technician role.

Skills & Abilities

• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
• Communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner.
• Engages in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.
• Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed.
• Ability to accurately judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or the distance between an object and the observer.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of 6.67 hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additional benefits include bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. Compensation ranges from $29.09 to $43.61 per hour, with potential for additional compensation such as commission and incentive programs. Cox Fleet provides technical training and a dedicated career path for advancement.