Sr Shop Diesel Mechanic

About the role

Cox Fleet is currently hiring a Senior Shop Diesel Mechanic to support the company's growth. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing DOT inspections, preventative maintenance, light and advanced repairs, and complex diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Independently determine parts required for each job and interact with the Shop Parts Department.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment.
• Work with Service Writers to assess customer needs, providing information or assistance, resolving problems, or meeting expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments on prioritizing work activities and time allocations.
• Communicate with Shop Manager and support team to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers, and discuss RO findings notes.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance ("PM"), DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles in a shop environment.
• Occasionally travel and perform work at customer locations.
• Document work performed according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used, and all findings observed on Repair Orders ("RO") using company issued devices and/or Karmak application.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and other forms of documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and work within or close to standard repair times.
• Participate in and complete all-in-company required safety training.
• Perform minor adjustments and repairs on various types of truck equipment, including 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 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.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
• Support Shop Diesel Technicians I/II in obtaining correct parts for each job.
• Advise Shop Diesel Technicians I & II on technical issues.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and triage of complicated repairs by Shop Diesel Technicians I/II.

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.
• Complete all-in-company required training.
• The 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.
• If the DOT medical card has four (4) months or less of validity remaining, a DOT physical will be required.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years old.
• Safe drivers needed and a 3-year MVR review required; Candidate must hold a valid state-of-residence driver’s license, be able to obtain and maintain their Driver Qualification File.

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.
• Determine the type of tools and equipment needed.
• 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.

Required Certifications or Obtained Within 18 Months

• ASE T8 (PMI) certification
• ASE 608/609 certification*

PREFERRED Certifications

• ASE T2 (Diesel Engines) certification
• ASE 609 certification*
• ASE 608/609 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

Why Cox Fleet?

• Safety Boots & Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Uniforms provided with laundry service where available
• Technical training provided to advance your career
• Dedicated career path – 'Over 50% of our front-line managers are promoted from within'

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.