Entry Level Trailer Mechanic

cox; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid classroom training

Travel expenses paid

Stipend during program

Full-time job after graduation

Job summary

Cox Fleet is seeking motivated individuals for a FleeTec Academy Trainee program in the Indianapolis area. Trainees will undergo four weeks of paid classroom training with travel expenses covered, followed by hands-on training and progression toward a full-time Mobile Trailer Technician role.

The program includes a stipend during training and a clear pathway to eligibility for full-time employment, with base pay scales starting at the hourly rates shown in the compensation section.

Qualifications

• Willingness to relocate/travel as part of training.
• 4 weeks paid classroom training with travel expenses paid.
• Path to full-time Trailer Technician after training.
• Must be able to pass background checks and DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site mobile maintenance and preventative repairs.
• Assist in technician-led field work in customer locations.
• Attend ongoing hands-on training and qualify for full-time roles.

Skills

Career start

Willingness to study

Travel commitment

Maturity and focus

Technical aptitude

iPad proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DOT/FMCSA compliance

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

FleeTec Trainee - DOT

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Can work remotely but need to live in the specified city, state, or region

Travel %

Yes 100% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $13.70 - $20.53/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

****Equal opportunity Employer – Disabled/Veterans encouraged to Apply****

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.

Have you ever thought about a career as a Trailer Technician?

Are you tired of working hard at a dead‑end J‑O‑B and no appreciation for your contributions?

Do you want to feel proud of what you do and get on the path to a better and brighter future for you and your family?

Did you take apart and put back together that pickup truck in your driveway? Does your compact have an exhaust pipe that is too loud and a spoiler with enough down force to keep you driving under the speed limit? (Looks nice though).

Are you working as a lube tech or in another position in the maintenance shop, but your company does not provide education or tools?

Then this is the opportunity of a lifetime! Fleet Services by Cox Fleet, a national leader in mobile onsite fleet maintenance, is proud to announce open enrollment into our next FleeTec Academy class. FleeTec Academy is a paid educational program that leads to a path to becoming one of our full‑time Trailer Technicians. It was established by us to help people get into the Trailer Maintenance field who otherwise might not be able to afford to spend over a year of their life at an expensive formal Technical School with all of the associated tuition debt and buy all of the necessary tools for the job without maxing out their credit card.

That’s right, we pay you to go through our program, we give you free education on fundamentals of Trailer Repair and how to fix & repair Trailers, along with a set of hand tools with toolbox, to get you on your way to be the best Trailer Technician out there!

Sounds too good to be true. What is the catch, right? Here is what we ask from you in return: You must be willing to study hard (and we mean HARD!) for four (4) weeks of full‑time schooling at our Academy Campus. Travel expenses are paid by us, along with your hotel accommodation, a stipend for meals, and a paycheck. Upon completion of the initial classroom phase, you will be paired up with a Lead Technician in your market for further hands‑on training and offered an actual full‑time job with us! Every so often you will be sent back for further classroom study to keep developing your skill set, and upon successful completion of the full multi‑year program, you will be able to call yourself a Trailer Technician! Oh, and keep the tools.

To summarize:

• 4 weeks paid classroom training; all travel expenses paid.
• Free Technical Education
• Further hands‑on training by one of our technicians and a full‑time job with us as a Mobile Trailer Mechanic in your market.
• Our Mobile Technicians are assigned a state‑of‑the‑art vehicle, with all the bells and whistles, which they use to perform vehicle repairs at our customers’ locations. You are not going to be doing emergency truck repairs on a side of the road as part of your everyday duties, but rather go to our customers’ locations to do preventative maintenance and general repairs onsite, so they can keep their vehicles running efficiently without having to take them to the shop.
• Real pay rates that you can afford to pay rent with and a predefined pathway for raises.

Pay Details:

• $13.08/h (or state minimum wages, whichever is greater) + $250 / wk. stipend (taxed)
• $19/h after that for 6 weeks
• Then 2nd class for 4 weeks at Indy at $19/h + $250 / wk. (taxed)
• Then $21/h upon graduation.

Sounds like something you might be interested in. Our class size is kept extremely small to ensure we can dedicate the time teaching our future technicians properly. We only have one spot in each geographical market we hire, so it will be competitive. Could that next hire, be you?

Here is what you bring to the table:

• Desire to start a career as a Trailer Technician and become one of our Mobile Mechanics.
• Bring a willingness and ability to study hard.
• Dedicate 4 weeks away from home to be with us.
• Maturity level to focus on the task at hand. This is not a summer camp, but a start of your career path.
• Technical aptitude and a passion for fixing vehicles.
• Abilit­ y to operate iPad.
• This position follows regulations issued by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Candidate must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOT‑regulated pre‑employment background screening and DOT physical prior to employment.
• A current and valid DOT medical card with more than four (4) months remaining until its expiration may be submitted in lieu of a DOT physical. If the DOT medical card has four (4) months or less of validity remaining, a DOT physical will be required.
• Due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years or older.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required. Candidate must hold a valid state‑of‑residence driver’s license, be able to obtain and maintain their Driver Qualification File.
• High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education is preferred but not required.
• We conduct background checks, driving records checks, pre‑employment drug testing and physical.

About Cox Fleet:

At Cox Fleet, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation, and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns, and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What is more, we do‑it‑all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Fleet today!

Cox Fleet empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses – which includes Cox Automotive – is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

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.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of 6.67 hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry‑leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people‑centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox 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 accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.EOE, including disability/vetsApplicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.