Shop Trailer Mechanic

Shop Trailer Mechanic I

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Cox Fleet is 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. The Shop Trailer Technician I will be responsible for performing DOT inspections, preventative maintenance inspections, light repairs, and other duties such as aluminum and chem‑lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, and brake chambers.

Under supervision, the Technician I may perform more advanced repairs and will continue to develop advanced mechanical skills and diagnosis.

This is a dedicated on‑site shop position that does not provide emergency side‑of‑the‑road repairs. The Shop Trailer Technician I is expected to comply with all company policies and achieve 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 training or on‑the‑job experience to perform the 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 problems, or satisfy expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, prioritizing work activities and time allocations.
• Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty, keep commitments, 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.
• 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 the 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 standard repair times.
• Communicate with Shop Manager and support team to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers, and discuss RO findings.
• Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health and environmental policies, and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT).
• Participate and complete all in‑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 types of trailer equipment and systems (aluminum and chem‑lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, trailer steering systems).
• Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.

• High School Diploma/GED and up to 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
• OEM training and certifications are preferred.
• Participate in and complete all in‑company required training.
• Follow regulations issued by the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); pass a DOT‑regulated pre‑employment background screening and DOT physical prior to employment.
• Have a current and valid DOT medical card with more than four months remaining until expiration, or a DOT physical if less than four months.
• Safe driver required; hold a valid state‑of‑residence driver’s license and maintain a Driver Qualification File.

• ASE T8 (PMI) certification.

• ASE 608/609 certification.

• Knowledge of trailer parts and systems, including designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Understand implications of new information for current and…