Sr. Shop Trailer Mechanic

Cox Fleet

Cox Fleet keeps your fleet moving! Headquartered in Indianapolis, Cox Fleet has grown to become one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country. We are 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. We also service customers utilizing our 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.

Cox Fleet is currently hiring a Sr. Shop Trailer Mechanic. This is a dedicated on‑site shop position and does not provide emergency side‑of‑the‑road type repairs. The Sr. Shop Trailer Technician will be responsible for performing certified DOT inspections, preventative maintenance inspections, light and advanced repairs, and other duties as assigned such as aluminium 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, the role is considered the lead on job sites by customers and technicians. A successful Sr. Shop Trailer Technician complies with all company policies and achieves high‑level performance metrics.

• 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, providing information or assistance, resolving problems, or satisfying expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments as to prioritizing work‑related activities and time allocations.
• Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty, keep commitments, and behave consistently while keeping sensitive information confidential and adhering 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.
• 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 findings observed on Repair Orders (RO) using company‑issued device and/or 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 most standard repair times.
• Communicate with Shop Manager and support team to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers, 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 adjustments and repairs on various trailer equipment and systems including, but not limited to, aluminium and chem‑lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, and trailer steering systems.
• Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair various trailer equipment and systems including, but not limited to, aluminium and chem‑lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, trailer steering systems, welding, fabrication, replacement of…