Shop Diesel Tech II — Weekly Pay & Career Growth

Cox Enterprises; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Safety Boots reimbursement

Uniforms provided with laundry service

Technical training

Career path – internal promotions

Job summary

Cox Fleet is hiring a Shop Diesel Technician II in Tampa to perform licensed DOT inspections, preventative maintenance, light and follow-up repairs, and diagnostics in a shop environment. You will work under supervision of a Sr Shop Diesel Technician while expanding your advanced mechanical skills and diagnostic techniques.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely completion of RO documentation, with occasional travel to customer locations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Valid DOT Medical Card or ability to obtain one prior to employment or within 72 hours of hire
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
• Participate in and complete all-in company required training

Responsibilities

• Always follow and comply with safe operating practices and procedures.
• Independently determining parts required for each job and interact with the Shop Parts Department to obtain.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Assist in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment.
• 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 Service Writer to assess customer 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 light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles in a Shop environment.
• Occasionally, travel and perform work at customer location.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, as well as Diesel tools, welding equipment, lifts 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 device and/or Karmak application.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in timely fashion.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most Standard Repair Times.
• Communicate with Shop Manager and support team 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.
• 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 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.
• Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
• 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.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
• Assist Shop Diesel Technician I with diagnostics.

Job description

Cox Fleet is hiring a Shop Diesel Technician II in Tampa to perform licensed DOT inspections, preventative maintenance, light and follow-up repairs, and diagnostics in a shop environment. You will work under supervision of a Sr Shop Diesel Technician while expanding your advanced mechanical skills and diagnostic techniques.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely completion of RO documentation, with occasional travel to customer locations.