Shop Trailer Mechanic

New Hire Bonus

****$5000 New Hire Bonus, 50% after 30 days and 50% after 180 Days****

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. 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. Cox Fleet also services customers utilizing its 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 Shop Trailer Mechanic I. This dedicated on‑site shop position focuses on preventive maintenance and light repairs. The role requires performing DOT inspections, preventive 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. The Shop Trailer Mechanic I can perform more advanced repairs under the supervision of a higher‑level technician and assists in learning advanced mechanical skills and diagnosis.

The successful candidate 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 and 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 preventive 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 work 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 can 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 discuss RO findings notes.
• Performs all work in compliance with organizational safety, health and environmental policies, and federal regulations, including 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 adjustment and repairs on various types of trailer equipment and systems, including aluminum and chem‑lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, and trailer steering systems.
• Adheres to company policies, processes, and procedures.

• High School Diploma or 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 company‑required training.
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