Mobile Diesel mechanic II - 1st shift

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Vehicle Operations

Mobile Diesel Tech II - DOT

Individual Contributor

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Yes 100% of the time

Day

Hourly base pay rate is $29.42 - $44.13/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. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

The Mobile Diesel Technician Level II will be responsible for performing licensed DOT inspections, preventative maintenance inspections, light and follow‑up repairs, light mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic diagnostics, and other duties as assigned. The Mobile Diesel Technician II can perform more advanced diagnostics and repairs under the supervision of a Sr Mobile Diesel Technician or higher. The Diesel Technician II continues to learn additional advanced mechanical skills and diagnostic techniques.

A successful Diesel Technician II complies with all company policies and achieves high level performance metrics.

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (“PM”), DOT inspections, and follow‑up repairs on light, medium, and heavy‑duty vehicles in a mobile/field environment.
• Perform minor adjustment 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, and differentials.
• 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, and differentials.
• 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 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, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy 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 proprietary TRAIT application.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in a 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 and 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.

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in a related field (or alternative combinations such as a…