Shop Trailer Mechanic II

About the role

The Mobile Trailer Technician II will be responsible for performing 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.

Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance and repairs on ThermoKing, Carrier and other refrigeration equipment
• Preventive maintenance and repair, DOT inspections on Freightliner and Mack Trucks, trailers out of Service Truck with little or no supervision
• Diagnose and repair/replace compressors, coils, electrical components, etc
• Always follows and complies with safe operating practices and procedures
• Independently manage parts inventory and equipment provided on company-issued service truck and perform periodic reconciliation
• Maintain and operate 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
• Work with and listen effectively to clients and customers to assess their needs, providing 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
• Communicate 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
• Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health and environmental policies, and federal regulations, to include OSHA, EPA, and DOT
• Participate and complete all-in company required safety training
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with assigned customers and vendors. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Perform minor adjustment and repairs on various types of trailers equipment and systems including, but not limited to the following: trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers
• Assist Mobile Trailer Technician I with diagnostics

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties
• Obtain ASE T8 (PMI) certification within eighteen (18) months
• Obtain 608/609 certification within eighteen (18) months
• Follow regulations issued by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of trailer parts and systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance, to make repairs or perform maintenance services
• 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 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

Why Cox Fleet?

• Safe driving & Tech efficiency bonuses
• Safety Boots & Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Extreme weather gear (Cold & Hot)
• Uniforms provided with laundry service where available
• Take service truck home daily (stop paying for gas!)
• Laptop & company cellphone provided
• Technical training provided to advance your career

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