Sr. Shop Trailer Mechanic

Sr. Shop Trailer Mechanic

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$26.06/hr - $39.13/hr

SHIFT IS 5 AM TO 3 PM

Veterans encouraged to apply.

Fleet Services – A Cox Automotive Company keeps your fleet moving! Headquartered in Indianapolis, Fleet Services has become one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country. We offer mobile on‑site fleet service nationwide for light, medium, and heavy‑duty trucks and trailers. Our 50+ nationwide service centers provide accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. We are supported by a 24/7 in‑house call center and provide scheduled maintenance and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.

The Sr. Shop Trailer Technician will be responsible for performing certified DOT inspections, preventive maintenance inspections, light and advanced repairs, and other duties as assigned such as aluminum and chem‑lite work, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, welding, fabrication, replacement of panels, body and framework. Heavily relied upon for advanced diagnostics and triage of complicated repairs by Shop Trailer Technician I/II.

Considered the lead on job sites by customers and technicians, and functions as a consultant on the customer’s behalf.

• Always follow and comply 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 and assist in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment.
• Apply knowledge acquired through formal training or on‑the‑job experience to perform the job; work with, understand, and evaluate technical information related to the job.
• Work with Service Writer to assess customer needs, providing information or assistance, resolving problems, or satisfying expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments as to prioritizing activities and time allocations.
• Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty, and keep commitments; behave consistently and maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Perform scheduled preventive 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, trailer tools, welding equipment, lifts, and jacks.
• Document according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used, and all findings on Repair Orders (RO) using company‑issued devices or the Karmak application.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other documentation in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and work within or close to standard repair times.
• Communicate with the Shop Manager and support team to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers, and discuss RO findings.
• Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health, and environmental policies and federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Participate in all 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 (e.g., aluminum, chem‑lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, steering systems).
• Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair various trailer equipment and systems, including welding, fabrication, and replacement of panels, body, and framework.
• Identify problems and use 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.
• Assist Shop Trailer Technician I with diagnostics and support Technician I/II in obtaining correct parts.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and triage of complicated repairs for…