Shop Trailer Mechanic

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Fleet Services – a Cox Automotive company keeps your fleet moving! Headquartered in Indianapolis, Fleet Services by Cox Automotive 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. Fleet Services also services customers utilizing its 50+ nationwide service centers;

each offering accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. Supported by a 24/7 in‑house call center, we provide scheduled maintenance services and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.

Fleet Services by Cox Automotive is currently hiring a Shop Trailer Mechanic I. This is a dedicated on‑site shop position and we do not provide emergency side‑of‑the‑road type repairs. The Shop Trailer Technician I will be responsible for performing DOT inspections, preventative maintenance inspections, light repairs, and other duties as assigned such as trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, and brake chambers.

The Shop Trailer Technician I can perform more advanced repairs under the supervision of a Shop Trailer Technician II or higher. The Shop Trailer Technician I assists Shop Trailer Technician II or higher technicians with repairs and continues to learn additional advanced mechanical skills and diagnosis. A successful Shop Trailer Technician I complies with all company policies and achieves high‑level performance metrics.

• 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. 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 one's job; 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 and keeps commitments. Behaves in a consistent manner, keeping sensitive information confidential and adhering to ethical and professional standards.
• 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 according to company standards and uploads pictures of work performed, parts used, and all findings observed on Repair Orders (RO) using company‑issued device and/or Karmak application.
• Accurately completes DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in a timely fashion.
• Maintains a high level of productivity and is able to work 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/or discuss RO findings and notes.
• Performs all work in compliance with organizational safety, health and environmental policies, and federal regulations, to include OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Participates and completes all company‑required safety training.
• Maintains shop‑assigned service trucks, conducts safety checks and daily pre/post‑trip inspections.
• Performs minor adjustments and repairs on various types of trailer equipment and systems including, but not limited to, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, and trailer steering systems.
• Adheres to company policies, processes, and procedures.

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