Shop Trailer Mechanic II

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.

We are hiring a Shop Trailer Mechanic II. This is a dedicated on‑site shop position focused on performing certified DOT inspections, preventative maintenance inspections, light repairs, and other duties such as aluminum and chem‑lite work, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, welding, fabrication, and replacement of panels, body, and framework. The technician can perform more advanced repairs under the supervision of a Sr Shop Trailer Technician or higher and assists higher‑level technicians while advancing their skills.

• Always follows and complies with safe operating practices and procedures.
• Independently determines parts required for each job and interacts with the Shop Parts Department to obtain them.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and assists in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment.
• Applies knowledge acquired through formal training or on‑the‑job experience to perform work; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job.
• Works with Service Writer to assess customer needs, providing information or assistance, resolving their problems, or satisfying their expectations.
• Manages concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments as to prioritizing work‑related activities and time allocations.
• Acts with integrity, demonstrates honesty, keeps commitments, and behaves consistently while keeping sensitive information confidential.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance (PM), DOT inspections, and follow‑up repairs on light, medium, and heavy‑duty vehicles in a shop environment.
• Performs routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
• Uses hand tools, precision instruments, as well as trailer tools, welding equipment, lifts, and jacks.
• Documents work according to company standards and uploads pictures of work performed, parts used, and findings on Repair Orders (RO) using company‑issued devices and/or the Karmak application.
• Accurately completes DOT forms and all other documents in a timely fashion.
• Maintains a high level of productivity and works within or close to most standard repair times.
• Communicates with Shop Manager and support team to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers, and discuss RO findings and notes.
• Performs all work in compliance with organizational safety, health, and environmental policies, as well as federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Participates in and completes all company‑required safety training.
• Maintains shop‑assigned service trucks, conducts safety checks, and performs daily pre‑/post‑trip inspections.
• Performs minor adjustments and repairs on various trailer equipment and systems, including aluminum and chem‑lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, and trailer steering systems.
• Diagnoses, adjusts, and repairs trailer equipment and systems, including welding, fabrication, replacement of panels, body, and framework.
• Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information, and uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Inspects, tests, and listens to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
• Assists Shop Trailer Technician I with diagnostics.

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field; alternatively, a higher degree or 5+ years’ experience may qualify.
• Possesses and…