Shop Diesel Mechanic I

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

Cox Fleet is currently hiring a Shop Diesel Technician I to join our team to support future growth of the company. The Shop Diesel Technician I will be responsible for performing DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections and light repairs, and other duties as assigned. The Shop Diesel Technician I can perform more advanced repairs under the supervision of a Shop Diesel Technician II or higher and assists with repairs while continuing to learn additional advanced mechanical skills and diagnostics. Work is frequently audited for quality. A successful Shop Diesel Technician I complies with all company policies and achieves high-level performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Always follow and comply with safe operating practices and procedures.
• Independently determine parts required for each job and interact with the Shop Parts Department to obtain them.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; assist in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment.
• Apply knowledge acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform job duties; work with, understand, and evaluate technical information related to the job.
• Work with Service Writer to assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems, or satisfy expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments to prioritize work-related activities and time allocations.
• Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty, and keep commitments; behave consistently, keeping sensitive information confidential and adhering to ethical and professional standards.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (“PM”), DOT Inspections, and follow-up repairs on light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles in a Shop environment.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, Diesel tools, welding equipment, lifts, and jacks.
• Document according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used, and all findings observed on Repair Orders (“RO”) using a company-issued device and/or Karmak application.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other documentation in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and work within or close to most Standard Repair Times.
• Communicate with Shop Manager and support team to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers, and/or discuss RO findings.
• Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health, and environmental policies, and federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Participate in and complete all company-required safety training.
• Maintain Shop-assigned service trucks, conduct safety checks, and perform daily pre/post-trip inspections.
• Perform minor adjustments and repairs on various types of truck equipment, including but not limited to:
  • Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems
  • Starters/Alternators
  • Fan clutches
  • Engine electronics
  • Diesel steering systems
  • Engines (gas and diesel)
  • Transmissions (manual and automatic)
  • Clutches
  • Differentials
• Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and up to 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
• Obtain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification T8 (PMI) within eighteen (18) months.
• This position follows regulations issued by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Candidate must successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical prior to employment.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

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; perform moderately heavy laboring work.
• Ability to exert oneself physically over long periods without tiring, including performing repetitive tasks.
• Communicate information (facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; engage in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.
• Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed.
• Ability to accurately judge distances between objects and the observer.

Qualifications

• ASE T8 (PMI) certification (required within 18 months).
• ASE T4 (Brakes) certification (preferred).

Benefits

• Weekly pay – get paid every Friday.
• Safety Boots & Safety Glasses reimbursement.
• Uniforms provided with laundry service where available.
• Technical training provided to advance your career.
• Dedicated career path – over 50% of front-line managers are promoted from within.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting DAY ONE of employment.
• 401(k) matching starts after 90 days: 100% match up to 6% contribution and an additional 2% discretionary contribution by the company.
• Accrue up to 200 hours (5 weeks) of Paid Time Off based on tenure.
• Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement.
• Adoption/Surrogacy assistance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Multiple ERG and diversity groups, plus company-paid volunteer hours.
• Employee discounts on new vehicle purchases, cellphone plans, ridesharing, home/rental insurance, wellness/fitness incentives, and more.