Mobile Trailer Mechanic

Job Summary

To support growth of the company, Cox Fleet is currently hiring a Mobile Trailer Technician I to join our team. This is a dedicated on‑site position and we do not provide emergency side‑of‑the‑road type of repairs. The Mobile Trailer Technician I will be responsible for performing DOT inspections, preventive maintenance inspections, light repairs, and other duties as assigned such as trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, lift‑gates, and brake chambers.

Work is performed at the customer's site. They may perform more advanced repairs under supervision of a Mobile Trailer Technician II or higher, and assist higher‑level technicians while learning additional advanced mechanical skills and diagnosis. A successful Mobile Trailer Technician I complies with all company policies and achieves high level performance metrics.

• Always follow and comply with safe operating practices and procedures.
• Independently manage parts inventory and equipment on the company‑issued service truck and perform periodic reconciliation.
• Maintain and operate the company‑issued service vehicle, conduct safety checks, and perform pre/post‑trip inspections.
• Apply knowledge acquired through formal training or on‑the‑job experience to perform one's job; work with, understand, and evaluate technical information related to the job.
• 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.
• Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty, keep commitments, behave consistently, keep sensitive information confidential, and adhere to ethical and professional standards.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM), DOT inspections, and follow‑up repairs on trailers and equipment in a mobile/field environment.
• Respond to call‑center dispatched unscheduled service and maintenance requests.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, trailer tools, welding equipment, and jacks.
• Document according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used, and all findings on Repair Orders (RO) using a company‑issued iOS device and our 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 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 notes.
• Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health and environmental policies, and federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Participate and complete all company‑required safety training.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with assigned customers and vendors; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Perform minor adjustments and repairs on various types of trailer equipment and systems, including trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, lift‑gates, and brake chambers.
• Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Remain up‑to‑date on safety protocols and procedures.

• High School Diploma/GED and up to 2 years' experience in a related field.
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
• Obtain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification T8 (PMI) within eighteen (18) months.
• Obtain 608/609 certification within eighteen (18) months.
• Ability to successfully complete and pass a DOT‑regulated pre‑employment background screening and DOT physical prior to employment.
• Current and valid DOT medical card with more than four (4) months remaining until expiration may be submitted in lieu of a DOT physical; otherwise a DOT physical is required.
• Must be at least 21 years or older due to interstate operating…