Sr Shop Diesel Mechanic

Sr Diesel Maintenance Tech - Non-Dot

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

Cox Fleet is currently hiring a Sr. Shop Diesel Technician to join our team to support future growth of the Company. If you're looking for a new place to call home, we would love to talk with you! The Sr. Shop Diesel Technician will be responsible for performing licensed DOT inspections, Preventative Maintenance inspections, light and advanced repairs, advanced mechanical/hydraulic/electrical and electronic diagnostics, and other duties as assigned. Heavily relied upon for advanced diagnostics and triage of complicated repairs by Shop Diesel Technician I/II. A successful Sr Shop Diesel Technician complies with all company policies and achieves high level performance metrics.

Duties

• 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.
• Support Shop Diesel Technician I/II in obtaining correct parts for each job.
• Advises Shop Diesel Technicians I & II on technical issues.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
• Assist Shop Diesel Technician I/II with diagnostics.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and triage of complicated repairs by Shop Diesel Technicians I/II.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 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 and 3 years' experience; or 7 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.
• Due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years or older.

Skills & Abilities

• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work
• Ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without tiring, which may include performing repetitive tasks.
• Communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner. Engages in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.
• Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed.
• Ability to accurately judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or the distance between an object and the observer.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Required Certifications or Obtained Within 18 Months

• ASE T8 (PMI) certification
• ASE 608/609 certification*

Preferred Certifications

• ASE T2 (Diesel Engines) certification
• ASE T3 (Drivetrain) certification
• ASE T4 (Brakes) certification
• ASE T5 (Suspension) certification
• ASE T6 (Electrical and Electronic Systems)
• ASE T7 (HVAC) certification
• ASE A8 (Engine Performance) certification
• ASE L1 (Advanced Engine Performance Specialist)
• ASE L2 (Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist) certification

Why Cox Fleet?

• Weekly pay get paid every Friday for added convenience and financial flexibility
• Safety Boots & Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Uniforms provided with laundry service where available
• Technical training provided to advance your career
• Dedicated career path 'Over 50% of our front-line managers are promoted from within'.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance starts DAY ONE of employment.
• 401(k) matching starts after 90 days, 100% match up to 6% contribution and an additional 2% discretionary contribution by the company.
• Accrue up to 200 hours (5-weeks) of Paid Time Off based on your tenure with the company.
• Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
• Adoption/Surrogacy assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Multiple ERG, diversity groups, and company paid volunteer hours.
• Employee discounts on new vehicle purchases, cellphone plans, ridesharing, home/rental insurance, wellness/fitness incentives and much more.

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