Entry Level Diesel & Trailer Mechanic

Program Overview

Flee Tec Academy is a paid educational program that leads to a full‑time career as a Diesel and Trailer Technician. The program includes five weeks of full‑time classroom training, free technical education, and hands‑on training with a Lead Technician, culminating in a full‑time mobile mechanic position.

• Attend five weeks of full‑time classroom training at the Academy Campus.
• Participate in hands‑on training supervised by a Lead Technician.
• Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs onsite at customers’ facilities.
• Maintain service vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Follow safety and quality standards during all service activities.

• Desire to start a career as a Diesel and Trailer Technician.
• Willingness and ability to study hard and dedicate five weeks away from home.
• Maturity to focus on the task at hand.
• Technical aptitude and passion for fixing vehicles.
• Ability to operate iPad.
• Must be 21 years old to drive company trucks.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Background checks, driving record checks, pre‑employment drug testing and physical clearance required.

• $16/h (or state minimum wage, whichever is greater) + $250/week stipend the first week (taxed).
• $21/h upon graduation from the first phase of training.
• Additional training and pay progression will be available.

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays per year.
• Bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

USD 15.10 - 22.60 per hour – hourly base rate may vary based on location and candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation such as commission or incentive programs.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Cox Fleet is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation causes undue hardship.