Entry Level Diesel & Trailer Mechanic

Location: Morgantown, PA

Job : R

# of Openings: 1

Flee Tec Academy is a paid educational program offered by Cox Fleet that trains participants to become full‑time Diesel and Trailer Technicians. Participants complete five weeks of full‑time classroom instruction, receive all travel expenses and a stipend, and then work under a Lead Technician for hands‑on training. Successful completion leads to a permanent mobile mechanic position.

Program Highlights:

• Five weeks of paid classroom training; all travel expenses paid.
• Free technical education in diesel and trailer repair.
• Hands‑on training with an experienced Lead Technician in the local market.
• Full‑time mobile mechanic job offer upon completion.
• Competitive pay: $16 per hour (or state minimum wage, whichever is greater) plus a $250 stipend for the first week; $21 per hour after program completion; further progression available.

Responsibilities as a Mobile Mechanic:

• Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs on trucks and trailers at customer locations.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintain accurate work reports and service documentation.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards at all times.

Qualifications:

• Desire to start a career as a Diesel and Trailer Technician.
• Willingness and ability to study hard during the five‑week training.
• Ready to dedicate five weeks away from home for training.
• Maturity to focus on the task; this is not a summer camp.
• Technical aptitude and passion for working on vehicles.
• Ability to operate an iPad.
• Must be 21 years or older to operate company trucks.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Subject to background checks, driving record checks, pre‑employment drug testing and a physical exam.