Shop Trailer Mechanic II Non-DOT

Fleet Services by Cox Automotive · Flat Rock, MI · 1 mo ago

ManagementInternship

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

This is a dedicated on-site shop position; we do not provide emergency side-of-the-road repairs. The Shop Trailer Technician II will perform certified DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, light repairs, and other duties such as aluminum and chem-lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, welding, fabrication, replacement of panels, body, and framework. The Shop Trailer Technician II can perform more advanced repairs under the supervision of a Sr Shop Trailer Technician or higher and assists with repairs while continuing to learn additional advanced mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

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 Service Writer to assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems, or satisfy expectations.
Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments on prioritizing work-related activities and time allocations.
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, trailer tools, welding equipment, lifts, and jacks.
Document work performed, parts used, and findings on Repair Orders (“RO”) using company-issued devices and/or Karmak application; upload pictures as required.
Accurately complete DOT forms and all other documentation in a timely fashion.
Maintain high 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 discuss RO findings.
Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health, and environmental policies, and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, 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 trailer equipment and systems including aluminum and chem-lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, and trailer steering systems.
Diagnose, adjust, and repair various types of trailer equipment and systems including welding, fabrication, replacement of panels, body, and framework.
Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to evaluate alternatives.
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
Assist Shop Trailer Technician I with diagnostics.
Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field. Alternatively, 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.
OEM training and certifications are preferred.
Participate in and complete all company-required training.
Due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years or older.
ASE T8 (PMI) certification required (or obtained within 18 months).
Preferred certifications: ASE T4 (Brakes), ASE T5 (Suspension), ASE T6 (Electrical and Electronic Systems), ASE T7 (HVAC), ASE 608/609 certification.

Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of trailer parts and systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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 labor.
Physical stamina to exert oneself over long periods without tiring, including performing repetitive tasks.
Ability to accurately judge distances between objects and the observer.
Effective communication of information in a succinct and organized manner; engage in two-way communication.
Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed for tasks.
Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.

Benefits