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Houston TX; Remote-Texas Central Timezone-100
Source: Cox Automotive careers · View original posting
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Yes 100% of the time
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Day
Job Description
*** If you have any questions or to connect with a recruiter while your application is being reviewed, please Text DFS3 to 317-597-8130 ***
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 Mobile Forklift Technician & Trainer to perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on material-handling equipment light-, as well as medium-and heavy-duty vehicles. This technician will be a high-level field resource with strong electrical, hydraulic, diesel, and mechanical troubleshooting capability.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience servicing forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and related warehouse equipment, and can work independently while maintaining strong documentation, safety, and customer-service standards. They will be Fixing Forklifts as regular tech, onboarding new forklift technician, conduct Forklift training for all forklift technicians, as needed
Key Technician Responsibilities
Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
Diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline engines, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical systems, HVAC, hydraulics, and driveline components.
Service and repair material-handling equipment, including: Raymond 8210 pallet jacks
Reach trucks
Electric forklifts
Hyster equipment
Yale equipment
Toyota forklifts and material-handling equipment
Troubleshoot electrical, battery, charging, hydraulic, and control-system issues.
Complete work orders, inspections, parts requests, and repair documentation accurately and on time.
Maintain a clean, safe, organized mobile work environment and follow all company and client safety requirements.
Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox.
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
EOE, including disability/vets
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
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Employer posted:
Communicate repair findings, downtime risks, and parts clearly to leadership and customers.
Support junior technicians with troubleshooting, repair guidance, and technical coaching as needed.
Maintain required tools, certifications, and ongoing technical training.
Key Trainer Responsibilities
Mentor experience preferred
Able to comprehend written material and communicate orally and in writing and through practice with employees and customers easily and effectively.
Communication and presentation skills, ability to deliver content effectively.
Travel to different States, up to 50% of the time during training and perform in-field training for new and current forklift technicians.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED and 7 years’ experience. 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 5 years’ experience; or 9 years’ experience in a related field
Eight (8) years of professional technician experience in fleet maintenance, diesel repair, automotive repair, material handling or forklift service preferred.
Demonstrated experience with light-, medium-, and heavy-duty equipment maintenance and repair.
Strong experience diagnosing and repairing electric forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
Working knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical systems, batteries/chargers, diesel engines, brakes, and preventive maintenance programs.
Ability to read wiring diagrams, service manuals, and diagnostic information.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to work independently in a mobile or field-service environment.
Ability to lift, carry, and move tools, parts, and equipment as required for the role.
This position offers production ‑ based pay, meaning compensation is determined by the tasks performed. Pay ranges from $38.00 to $48.00 per hour based on location. The position may also be eligible for additional compensation, which may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
Technical training is provided to advance your career.
Dedicated career path – ‘Over 50% of our front-line managers are promoted from within’.
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