Mobile Trailer Mechanic II $2000 New Hire Bonus

Cox Enterprises, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Bonus ($2,000)

Job summary

Cox Fleet in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Mobile Trailer Technician II for on-site trailer maintenance and inspections. You will perform certified DOT inspections, preventative maintenance, light repairs, and assist senior technicians during more complex tasks at customer sites.

Document work through the TRAIT app, manage inventory on the service truck, and adhere to safety standards while delivering high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Certified DOT inspections required.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and light repairs on trailers and equipment.
• Ability to work independently at customer sites and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on trailers and equipment with little supervision.
• Document work and upload RO details using iOS TRAIT app.
• Repair hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems including brakes and liftgates.
• Complete DOT forms accurately and promptly.
• Diagnose electrical components and troubleshoot problems.
• Follow safety procedures at all times.
• Manage parts inventory on the service truck and request parts as needed.
• Operate and maintain company vehicle with pre-/post-trip checks.
• Prioritize tasks and communicate with management about status.

Skills

DOT inspections

Preventive maintenance

Electrical diagnostics

Fabrication

Customer service

Tools

iOS TRAIT app

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Jacks

Job description

****$2000 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.

JOB SUMMARY

To support growth of the company, Cox Fleet is currently hiring a Mobile Trailer Technician II to join our team! This is a dedicated on-site position and we do not provide emergency side of the road type of repairs. If you are looking for a new place to call home, we would love to talk to you! The Mobile Trailer Technician II will be responsible for performing certified DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, light repairs, and other duties as assigned such as trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps, and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, welding, fabrication, replacement of panels, body and framework. Work performed at the customer's site. The Mobile Trailer Technician II can perform more advanced repairs under the supervision of a Sr Mobile Trailer Technician or higher. The Mobile Trailer Technician II assists Sr Mobile Trailer Technician or higher Technicians with repairs and continues to learn additional advanced mechanical skills. A successful Mobile Trailer Technician II complies with all company policies and achieves high level performance metrics.

DUTIES

• Perform preventive Maintenance and repairs, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on various trailers and equipment with little or no supervision.

• 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

• Perform minor adjustment and repairs on various types of trailers equipment and systems including, but not limited to the following: hydraulic systems, electrical diagnostics and repairs, general power/mechanical systems, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, and brake chambers

• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in a timely fashion.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical components.

• Always follows and complies with safe operating practices and procedures.

• 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.

• Applies knowledge that is 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.

• 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.

• Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty and keep commitments. Behave in a consistent manner, keeping sensitive information confidential and adhering to ethical and professional standards.

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance ("PM"), DOT Inspections and follow up repairs on trailers and equipment in a mobile/field environment.

• Respond to call center dispatched unscheduled service and maintenance request.

• Use hand tools, precision instruments, as well as Trailer tools, welding equipment, and jacks.

• 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