Shop Trailer Mechanic II

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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. 

Cox Fleet is 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. 

JOB SUMMARY

Cox Fleet is currently hiring a Shop Trailer Mechanic II. This is a dedicated on-site shop position and we do not provide emergency side of the road type of repairs. If you are looking for a new place to call home, we would love to talk to you!The Shop Trailer Technician II will be responsible for performing certified DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, light repairs, and other duties as assigned such as 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.  The Shop Trailer Technician II assists Sr Shop Trailer Technician or higher Technicians with repairs and continues to learn additional advanced mechanical skills.  A successful Shop Trailer Technician II complies with all company policies and achieves high level performance metrics. 

DUTIES

• Always follows and complies 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. 

• Applies knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job. 

• Work with Service Writer to assess customer 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.

• Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty and keep commitments. Behave in a consistent manner, keeping sensitive information confidential and adhering to ethical and professional standards. 

• 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, as well as Trailer tools, welding equipment, lifts 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 device and/or Karmak application. 

• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.

• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to 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/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.

• Participate and complete all-in company required safety training.

• Maintain Shop assigned service trucks, conduct safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.

• Perform minor adjustment and repairs on various types of trailer equipment and systems including, but not limited to the following: trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, and brake chambers, Trailer steering systems.

• Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.

• Diagnose, adjust, and repair various types of trailer equipment and systems including, but not limited to the following: trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps