Shop Trailer Mechanic II Mon

Overview

Cox Fleet is currently hiring a Shop Trailer Mechanic II
. This is a dedicated on-site shop position and we do not provide emergency roadside repairs. If you are looking for a new place to call home, we would love to talk to you!

The Shop Trailer Technician II will be responsible for performing certified DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, light repairs, and other duties such as aluminum and chem-lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, welding, fabrication, replacement of panels, body, and framework. The Shop Trailer Technician II can perform more advanced repairs under the supervision of a Sr Shop Trailer Technician or higher.

The Shop Trailer Technician II assists Sr Shop Trailer Technician or higher Technicians with repairs and continues to learn additional advanced mechanical skills. A successful Shop Trailer Technician II complies with all company policies and achieves high level performance metrics.

• Always follows and complies with safe operating practices and procedures.
• Independently determine parts required for each job and interact with the Shop Parts Department to obtain them.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; assist in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment.
• Apply knowledge acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform job duties; work with, understand, and evaluate technical information related to the job.
• Work with Service Writer to assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, prioritizing work-related activities and time allocations.
• Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty, keep commitments, and adhere 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.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, trailer tools, welding equipment, lifts and jacks.
• Document repairs according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used, and findings on Repair Orders using company devices and/or Karmak application.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and other documentation in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and operate within standard repair times.
• Communicate with the Shop Manager and support team to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers, and discuss RO findings notes.
• Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health, and environmental policies, and with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Participate in and complete all required company safety training.
• Maintain shop-assigned service trucks, conduct safety checks, and daily pre/post trip inspections.
• Perform minor adjustments 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.
• Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair trailer equipment and systems, including welding, fabrication, and replacement of panels, body, and framework.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and generate/evaluate alternatives.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments.
• Assist Shop Trailer Technician I with diagnostics.

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' related experience; an equivalent combination of degree/certification and experience may be considered.
• Possess a set of hand tools necessary to perform required duties.
• OEM training and certifications are preferred.
• Participate in and complete all required company training.
• This position follows DOT/FMCSA regulations. Candidate must be able to pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screen.
• Current and valid DOT medical card with more than four months remaining may be submitted in lieu of a DOT physical; if…