Sr Mobile Diesel Mechanic $5000 New Hire Bonus

About the role

Cox Fleet is seeking a Senior Mobile Diesel Technician to join our dynamic team. This role involves performing DOT inspections, preventive maintenance, and complex repairs in a mobile field environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and DOT inspections on light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair various types of truck equipment, including electrical, brake, cooling systems, starters, alternators, fan clutches, engine electronics, diesel steering systems, engines, transmissions, clutches, differentials, etc.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
• Road test vehicles to diagnose malfunctions and ensure they are working properly.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Independently manage parts inventory and equipment provided on company-issued service truck and perform periodic reconciliations.
• Maintain and operate company-issued service vehicle, conduct safety checks, and pre-/post-trip inspections of vehicle.
• 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.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, as well as Diesel tools, welding equipment, lift and jacks.
• Document according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used, and all findings observed on Repair Orders (“RO”) using company-issued iOS device and our proprietary TRAIT application.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
• Work with a high degree of independence and manage own daily schedule.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most Standard Repair Times.
• Obtain parts from approved local and national vendors as necessary for the repairs to be performed.
• Communicate with management and support team via email or phone to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers, and 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.
• Maintain company issued service truck, conduct safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.

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.
• At least 3 years of experience with refrigerated equipment.
• 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-in company required training.
• Required Certifications: ASE T8 (PMI) certification, ASE 608/609 certification*, ASE T2 (Diesel Engines) certification, ASE T3 (Drivetrain) certification, ASE T4 (Brakes) certification, ASE T5 (Suspension) certification, ASE T6 (Electrical and Electronic Systems) certification, ASE T7 (HVAC) certification, ASE A8 (Engine Performance) certification, ASE L1 (Advanced Engine Performance Specialist) certification, ASE L2 (Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist) certification.

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.
• Communicate information (for example, 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 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.