Mobile Diesel & Trailer Mechanic II

Cox-Fleet-; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Fleet is hiring a Mobile Diesel & Trailer Technician in Knoxville, TN. The role involves performing licensed DOT inspections, preventative maintenance, and various repairs in a mobile/field setting.

You will diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical issues across trucks and trailers, maintain the service truck, and document work with the TRAIT app. The position requires HS Diploma/GED with 3+ years of related experience or 5 years in the field, ASE T8 certification within 18 months, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent with 3 years' related experience; or 5 years' related field experience.
• ASE certification T8 (PMI) within 18 months.
• DOT regulatory pre-employment background screening and DOT physical.
• Must be able to complete DOT medical card requirements or provide card as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled PM and DOT inspections on light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles in mobile/field environments.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, braking, cooling and engine systems on trucks and trailers.
• Inspect, test, and document findings using company tools and TRAIT app on iOS device.
• Maintain and service company-issued service vehicle and manage daily schedule.
• Coordinate with management and customers to approve repair estimates and orders.

Skills

DOT inspections

PM inspections

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Road testing

Field service

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

iOS device (Repair Orders)

TRAIT app

DOT/PM forms

Job description

Location: Knoxville, TN

Job Id:R202681371

# of Openings:1

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.

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours: Variable

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 20+ nationwide service centers; each offering select services, such as accident repair, paint, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. Supported by a 24/7 in-house call-center, Cox Fleet provides maintenance scheduled and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.

COX FLEET is currently hiring a Mobile Diesel & Trailer Technician will be responsible for performing licensed DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, light and follow-up repairs, light mechanical/hydraulic/electrical and electronic diagnostics, and other duties as assigned. The Mobile Diesel & Trailer Technician can perform more advanced diagnostics and repairs under the supervision of a Sr Mobile Diesel Technician or higher. The Diesel & Trailer Technician continues to learn additional advanced mechanical skills and diagnostic techniques. A successful Diesel & Trailer Technician complies with all company policies and achieves high level performance metrics.

DUTIES:

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance ("PM"), DOT Inspections and follow up repairs on light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles in a mobile/field environment.
• Perform minor adjustment and repairs on various types of truck equipment including, but not limited to the following: Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems, Starters/Alternators, Fan clutches, Engine electronics, Diesel steering systems, Engines (gas and diesel), Transmissions (manual and automatic), Clutches, Differentials, etc.
• Perform minor adjustment and repairs on various types of trailers equipment and systems including, but not limited to the following: aluminum and chem-lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, and brake chambers
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair various types of truck equipment including, but not limited to the following: Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems, Starters/Alternators, Air conditioning systems, Fan clutches, Engine electronics, Diesel steering systems, Engines (gas and diesel), Transmissions (manual and automatic), Clutches, Differentials, etc.
• Diagnose, adjust, and perform repairs on various types of trailer equipment, and systems including, but not limited to the following: aluminum and chem-lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, welding, fabrication, replacement of panels, body, and framework.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
• Road test vehicles to diagnose malfunctions and to ensure that they are working properly.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Independently manage parts inventory and equipment provided on company-issued service truck and perform periodic reconciliation.
• Maintain and operate company-issued service vehicle, conduct safety checks, and pre-/post-trip inspections of vehicle.
• Work with and listen effectively to clients and customers to assess their needs, providing information or assistance, resolving their problems, or satisfying their expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments as to prioritizing work related activities and time allocations.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, as well as Diesel tools, welding equipment, lift and jacks.
• Document according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used, and all findings observed on Repair Orders ("RO") using company-issued iOS device and our proprietary TRAIT application.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in a timely fashion.
• Work with a high degree of independence and manage own daily schedule.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most Standard Repair Times.
• Obtain parts from approved local and national vendors as necessary for the repairs to be performed.
• Communicate with management and support team via email or phone to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers and/or discuss RO findings notes.
• Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health and environmental policies, and federal regulations, to include OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Maintain company issued service truck, conduct safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; or 5 years' experience in a related field.
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
• Obtain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification T8 (PMI) within eighteen (18) months.
• 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 leu 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