Sr Mobile Diesel Mechanic

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance ("PM"), DOT Inspections and follow up repairs on light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles
• Minor adjustment 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, etc.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair various types of truck equipment including, but not limited to electrical/brake/cooling systems, starters/alternators, air conditioning systems, fan clutches, engine electronics, diesel steering systems, engines (gas and diesel), transmissions (manual and automatic), clutches, differentials, etc.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Maintain company issued service truck, conduct safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 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
• This position follows regulations issued by the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
• Candidate must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical prior to employment
• A current and valid DOT medical card with more than four (4) months remaining until its expiration may be submitted in lieu of a DOT physical
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required
• Preferred certifications: ASE T2 (Diesel Engines), ASE T3 (Drivetrain), ASE T4 (Brakes), ASE T5 (Suspension), ASE T6 (Electrical and Electronic Systems), ASE T7 (HVAC), ASE A8 (Engine Performance), ASE L1 (Advanced Engine Performance Specialist), ASE L2 (Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist)

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
• Ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without tiring, which may include performing repetitive tasks
• Communicates 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
• 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

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• 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
• Dedicated career path - 'Over 50% of our front-line managers are promoted from within'
• 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
• Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave