Compensation
Hourly base pay rate is $35.58 - $53.37/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
Job Description
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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 Lead 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 Lead 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. Achieve a mastery in majority of technical disciplines.
Moderately relied upon for advanced diagnostics and triage of complicated repairs . Mentor and teach other Technicians in a manner most conducive to their learning style. Lead Shop Diesel Technician has multiple interactions with Shop Manager to make valuable decisions related to the performance and potential of other Technicians within the group . Performs duties of Shop Manager in their absence.
DUTIES
Always follow and comply 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.
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 a 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 and support where needed.
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.
Support Shop Diesel Technician I/II/Sr in obtaining correct parts for each job.
Ensure completion and assist in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment within the shop.
Advises and provides training to Shop Diesel Technicians I/II/Sr on technical issues.
Ensure other Technicians are adhering to and understand company policies, processes, and procedures .
Assist Shop Diesel Technician I/II/Sr with diagnostics.
Perform advanced diagnostics and triage of complicated repairs by Shop Diesel Technicians I/II/Sr.
Mentor Shop Diesel Technician I/II/Sr on best practices and techniques to stay within or close to most Standard Repair Times, along with time management and prioritization of activities.
Ability to Lead and develop other Technicians by providing ongoing feedback.
Assist Shop Manager with Quality Control Inspections on work performed by Shop Diesel Technician I/II/Sr.
Support Shop Manager in conduct ing team meetings and technical training sessions.
Support Shop Manager in conducting safety checks of Shop assigned service trucks.
Mentor and teach other Technicians in the Shop in a manner most conducive to their learning style.
Road test vehicles to diagnose malfunctions and to ensure that they are working properly.
Work with a high degree of independence and help manage workflow for other technicians.
Performs duties of Shop Technician Manager in their absence.
