Sr. Mobile Diesel Mechanic

About the role

Cox Fleet is seeking a Senior Mobile Diesel Technician to join our dynamic team. This position is responsible for performing DOT inspections, preventive maintenance, and a variety of 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.
• 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 to ensure that 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 reconciliation.
• 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/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
• 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
• Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work
• 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

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
• 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

• 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

Compensation

The hourly pay rate is in the range of $32.26 - $48.41/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.