Entry Level Diesel & Trailer Mechanic

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 fleet service for light, medium and heavy‑duty trucks and trailers. We support customers with 50+ nationwide service centers and a 24/7 in‑house call center that provides scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services to fleets anywhere, anytime. Job Overview This position is part of the FleeTec Academy, a paid educational program that trains individuals to become full‑time Diesel and Trailer Technicians. Participants receive a five‑week, full‑time classroom education at our Academy campus, travel costs, hotel accommodation, a weekly stipend for meals, and a paycheck during training. After completing the Academy, candidates are paired with a Lead Technician for hands‑on training and are offered a full‑time Mobile Mechanic position within their local market. Program Highlights 5 weeks paid classroom training; all travel expenses covered. Free technical education in diesel and trailer repair. Hands‑on training with experienced technicians. Full‑time mobile mechanic job upon graduation. Long‑term career progression and ongoing classroom refreshers. Pay Details $16/hr (or state minimum wage, whichever is greater) + $250/week stipend during the first week (taxed). Upon graduation: $21/hr. Additional pay progression available with further training. Requirements / What You Bring Desire to start a career as a Diesel and Trailer Technician. Willingness and ability to study hard for five weeks of full‑time training. Ability to devote five weeks away from home to complete the Academy. Maturity and focus suitable for a professional training program. Technical aptitude and passion for fixing vehicles. Ability to use an iPad. Must be at least 21 years old to operate company fleet trucks. High school diploma or equivalent preference; not required. Willingness to undergo background checks, driving records checks, pre‑employment drug testing, and a physical examination. Benefits Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off per month. Seven paid holidays per calendar year. Bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave available. Legal Information Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. Cox Fleet is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation causes undue hardship. #J-18808-Ljbffr