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Mobile Medium Mechanic I

Cox, Florida, NY, United States


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
The Light/Medium Duty Automotive Technician will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance inspections, light and follow‑up repairs, light mechanical/hydraulic/electrical and electronic diagnostics, licensed DOT inspections, and other duties as assigned at customer locations. The Technician will continue to learn additional advanced mechanical skills and diagnostic techniques, comply with all company policies, and achieve high level performance metrics.

You will work on various light/medium duty vehicles such as F150, F250, and F350, including specialty equipment.

Travel is required 100% of the time; service multiple customers in your area and around the state.

Rotating schedule of Mon‑Fri the first week and Mon‑Sat the second week (home every day).

This is a Flat Rate Position with abundance of work available.

DUTIES

Always follow and comply with safe operating practices and procedures.

Travel to and perform work at customer location, with most work performed outside.

Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM), DOT inspections, and follow‑up repairs on light and medium vehicles in the field.

Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.

Use hand tools, precision instruments, diesel tools, lifts, and jacks.

Perform minor adjustments and repairs on various types of customer vehicles, trucks, and equipment including electrical, brake, cooling systems, starters/alternators, fan clutches, engine electronics, engines (gas only), transmissions (manual and automatic), etc.

Diagnose, adjust, and repair various types of vehicles, trucks, and equipment including electrical, brake, cooling systems, starters/alternators, air conditioning systems, fan clutches, engine electronics, diesel steering systems, engines (gas only), transmissions (manual and automatic), clutches, differentials, etc.

Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as scanners and pressure gauges.

Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.

Independently determine parts required for each job, order, and pick up parts for installation.

Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health and environmental policies, and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT).

Document according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used, and all findings on Repair Orders (RO) using company provided cellphone and on paper.

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

Maintain a clean and safe work environment and 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 one's job.

Work with support team to assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, and resolve problems.

Manage concurrent assigned tasks, prioritizing work‑related activities and allocating time effectively.

Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty, keep commitments, and maintain confidentiality.

Maintain a high level of productivity and work within or close to most Standard Repair Times.

Communicate with support team in corporate offices to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve PO numbers, and discuss RO findings.

Participate and complete all company required safety training.

Maintain assigned service vehicle, conduct safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.

Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.

Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.

Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an Automotive Technician on light/medium vehicle repair or equivalent combination of technical education, certifications, skills, and experiences.

2 years of equivalent experience in a similar capacity Technician role.

Participate in and complete all company required training.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Understand implications of new information for problem‑solving and decision‑making.

Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for long periods; play moderately heavy labouring work.

Ability to exert oneself physically over long periods without tiring, including repetitive tasks.

Communicate information succinctly and organizedly; engage effectively in two‑way communication.

Determine the type of tools and equipment needed.

Accurately judge distance between objects.

Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

WHY Cox Fleet?

Flat Rate. $25.00 to $30.00+ per hour based on experience and location (Paid weekly).

Technical training provided to advance your career.

Dedicated career path – "Over 50% of our front‑line managers are promoted from within."

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets.

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