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Entry Level Shop Trailer Mechanic

Cox Automotive
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    ****EOE, including disability/vets**** 
     
    The Cox Fleet Academy Entry Level Trailer Mechanic Program provides paid technical training designed to give mechanically inclined candidates the skills they need to become full-time Trailer Mechanics
    with Cox Fleet. 
     
    Instead of paying for technical school and purchasing your own tools before starting your career, we pay you while you learn and provide the training and tools you need to get started. 
     
    Cox Fleet provides mobile and shop-based maintenance and repair services to fleets across the country. Our technicians help keep commercial vehicles and trailers safe, operational, and on the road. 
     
    What You’ll Get 
    • 5 weeks of paid technical training in Indianapolis, IN 
    • Company-paid travel and hotel accommodations 
    • Meal stipend during qualifying Academy training 
    • Technical education provided by Cox Fleet 
    • Hand tools and toolbox provided 
    • Hands-on instruction focused on commercial trailer maintenance and repair 
    • A direct pathway into a full-time Trailer Mechanic position 
    • $21.00/hour upon successful completion of the Academy 
     
    Trailer Academy Training & Pay: 
    During Academy Training: 
    • 5 weeks of training in Indianapolis, IN 
    • $16.00/hour or applicable state minimum wage, whichever is greater 
    • $250 taxable stipend for the first week only  
    Upon Graduation: 
    • $21.00/hour 
     
    What You’ll Learn 
    The Trailer Mechanic Academy is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of commercial trailer maintenance and repair, including: 
    • Preventive maintenance and inspections 
    • Trailer brake systems 
    • Air systems 
    • Suspension components 
    • Electrical and lighting systems 
    • Trailer body components 
    • Basic troubleshooting and diagnostics 
    • Proper use of hand and shop tools 
    • Safety procedures and maintenance best practices 
    You will leave the Academy with a foundation you can continue building through hands-on experience with Cox Fleet. 
     
     
    Who Should Apply? 
    This opportunity may be a great fit if you: 
    • Want to start a career as a Trailer Mechanic 
    • Enjoy working with your hands 
    • Have mechanical aptitude or experience working on cars, trucks, trailers, equipment, or machinery 
    • Are willing to work hard and learn a skilled trade 
    • Can travel to Indianapolis for the required 5-week Academy program 
    • Can operate an iPad and learn digital work-order systems 
    • Have a valid state-of-residence driver's license 
    • Can obtain and maintain a Driver Qualification File 
    • Can meet applicable DOT and FMCSA requirements 
    • Can successfully complete required background, driving record, drug, and physical screenings 
    • Are at least 21 years old due to interstate operating authority requirements 
    • A high school diploma or equivalent combination of education is preferred, but not required. 
    • Candidates with a valid DOT medical card with more than four months remaining before expiration may submit it in lieu of completing a new DOT physical. If four months or less remain, a new DOT physical will be required. 
    Recently separated from active military duty? We encourage you to apply. 
     
    Benefits include: 
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning Day One 
    • 401(k) matching after 90 days, including a 100% match up to 6% contribution and an additional 2% discretionary company contribution 
    • Up to 200 hours of Paid Time Off based on tenure 
    • Tuition assistance/reimbursement 
    • Adoption and surrogacy assistance 
    • Pet insurance 
    • Employee Resource Groups 
    • Company-paid volunteer hours 
    • Employee discounts and wellness incentives 
    Learn a Trade. Build a Career. 
    You do not have to spend years in technical school before beginning your career. 
     
    Cox Fleet Academy gives you the opportunity to get paid while you learn and begin building your future as a Trailer Mechanic. 
     
    Apply today to be considered for an upcoming Academy class. 
     
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIndianapolis, Indiana
    Websitehttps://www.coxautoinc.com/fleet-services

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