Shop Diesel Mechanic II

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Vehicle Operations

Diesel Maintenance Tech II - Non-DOT

Individual Contributor

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

No

Variable

Hourly base pay range: $26.06 - $39.13 per hour, subject to location and experience. Additional compensation may include commission or incentives.

Shop Diesel Technician II supports fleet service by performing DOT inspections, preventative maintenance, light repairs, diagnostics, and other assigned duties. Under supervision, may perform advanced diagnostics and higher‑level repairs. Ongoing learning of advanced mechanical skills is required. Compliance with all company policies and performance metrics is essential.

• 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. 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 one’s job; work with, understand, and evaluate technical information related to the job.
• Work with Service Writer to assess customer 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 preventative maintenance (PM), DOT inspections, and follow‑up repairs on light, medium, and heavy‑duty vehicles in a shop environment.
• Occasionally travel and perform work at customer locations.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, diesel 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 devices and/or the Karmak application.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in a 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 and 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.
• Maintain shop‑assigned service trucks, conduct safety checks and daily pre/post‑trip inspections.
• Perform minor adjustment and repairs on various types of truck equipment including electrical, brake, cooling, starter/alternator, fan clutch, engine electronics, diesel steering, engines (gas and diesel), transmissions (manual and automatic), clutches, and differentials.
• Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair various types of truck equipment including electrical, brake, cooling, starter/alternator, air conditioning, fan clutch, engine electronics, diesel steering, engines (gas and diesel), transmissions (manual and automatic), clutches, and differentials.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using 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 Diesel Technician I with diagnostics.

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field. Alternative combinations may include a degree/certification beyond high school and 5 years’ experience.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record; must obtain and maintain a Driver Qualification File.
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