Mobile Light/Medium Mechanic I
Cox Automotive Inc. · Charlotte, NC · Today
On-siteManagement$20.1–$30.1/hrFull-time
About the role
Cox Fleet is currently hiring a Light/Medium Duty Automotive Technician to join Corcoran Fleet Services. This position supports the combined future growth of both companies.
Responsibilities
- Follow and comply with safe operating practices and procedures.
- Travel to and perform work at customer locations, with most of the work performed outside.
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance ("PM"), DOT Inspections and follow up repairs on light and medium vehicles in the field.
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
- Use hand tools, precision instruments, as well as some Diesel tools, lifts, and jacks.
- 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) etc.
- 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 determining parts required for each job, ordering, and picking up the parts for installation.
- Document 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.
- 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.
- Conduct safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.
- Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
- 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.
- Participate in and complete all-in company required training.
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.
- Ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without tiring, which may include performing repetitive tasks.
- 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. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.