Shop Trailer Mechanic II $3000 New Hire Bonus

About the role

To support growth of the company, Cox Fleet is currently hiring a Mobile Trailer Technician II to join our team!

This is a dedicated on-site position and we do not provide emergency side of the road type of repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform certified DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, light repairs, and other duties as assigned such as trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps, and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, welding, fabrication, replacement of panels, body and framework.
• Work performed at the customer's site.
• Can perform more advanced repairs under the supervision of a Sr Mobile Trailer Technician or higher.
• Assists Sr Mobile Trailer Technician or higher Technicians with repairs and continues to learn additional advanced mechanical skills.
• Complies with all company policies and achieves high level performance metrics.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; or 5 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.
• Obtain 608/609 certification within eighteen (18) months.
• Follows and complies with safe operating practices and procedures.
• Maintains and operates company-issued service vehicle, conduct safety checks, and pre-/post-trip inspections of vehicle.
• Applies 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.
• Manages concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments as to prioritizing work-related activities and time allocations.
• Behaves in a consistent manner, keeping sensitive information confidential and adhering to ethical and professional standards.
• Communicates with management and support team via email or phone to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers and/or discuss RO findings notes.
• Performs all work in compliance with organizational safety, health and environmental policies, and federal regulations, to include OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Participates and completes all-in company required safety training.
• Maintains good working relationships with assigned customers and vendors.
• Conducts safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.
• Assist Mobile Trailer Technician I with diagnostics.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of trailer parts and systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance, to make repairs or perform maintenance services.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate 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.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance starts 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 your tenure with the company.
• Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
• Adoption/Surrogacy assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Multiple ERG, diversity groups, and company paid volunteer hours.
• Employee discounts on new vehicle purchases, cellphone plans, ridesharing, home/rental insurance, wellness/fitness incentives and much more.