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Cox Automotive

End-to-end automotive digital marketing and services

Senior Shop Trailer Mechanic

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED and five years of experience in a related field; alternatively, any level of degree or certification beyond a high school diploma/GED in a related discipline and three years of experience, or seven years of experience in a related field.
  • Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform the required job duties.
  • OEM training and certifications are preferred.
  • Participate in and complete all company-required training.
  • Successfully complete and pass a Department of Transportation-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical before employment.
  • A current and valid DOT medical card with more than four months remaining until expiration may be submitted in lieu of a DOT physical; if it has four months or less remaining, a DOT physical is required.
  • Be at least 21 years old due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations.
  • Hold a valid driver’s license from the state of residence and be able to obtain and maintain a Driver Qualification File.
  • Have knowledge of trailer parts and systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance, to make repairs or perform maintenance services.
  • Understand the implications of new information for current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Be able to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for long periods and perform moderately heavy labor.
  • Be able to exert oneself physically for long periods without tiring, including performing repetitive tasks.
  • Be able to accurately judge relative distance between objects and the observer.
  • Communicate information succinctly and in an organized manner, engaging in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.
  • Be able to determine the type of tools and equipment needed.
  • Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Obtain ASE T8 (PMI) certification, ASE 608/609 certification, and a CDL-A license within 18 months.
  • ASE T4 (Brakes), ASE T5 (Suspension), ASE T6 (Electrical and Electronic Systems), and ASE T7 (HVAC) certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Follow and comply with safe operating practices and procedures.
  • Independently determine the parts required for each job and coordinate with the Shop Parts Department to obtain them.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment and assist with end-of-day cleanup of tools, parts, and equipment.
  • Apply knowledge acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience and work with, understand, and evaluate technical information related to the job.
  • Work with the Service Writer to assess customer needs and provide information or assistance, resolve problems, and meet expectations.
  • Manage concurrent assigned tasks, prioritizing work activities and time allocations effectively.
  • Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty, keep commitments, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to ethical and professional standards.
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles in a shop environment.
  • Perform routine maintenance, including changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
  • Use hand tools, precision instruments, trailer tools, welding equipment, lifts, and jacks.
  • Document work according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used, and findings observed on repair orders using a company-issued device and/or the Karmak application.
  • Complete DOT forms and other documentation accurately and promptly.
  • Maintain productivity and work within or close to Standard Repair Times.
  • Communicate with the Shop Manager and support team to obtain repair-estimate approvals, retrieve purchase order numbers, and discuss repair-order findings.
  • Perform work in compliance with organizational safety, health, and environmental policies and federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements.
  • Participate in and complete all company-required safety training.
  • Maintain shop-assigned service trucks and conduct safety checks and daily pre- and post-trip inspections.
  • Perform minor adjustments and repairs on trailer equipment and systems, including aluminum and chem-lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, and trailer steering systems.
  • Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Diagnose, adjust, and repair trailer equipment and systems, including aluminum and chem-lite, trailer brakes, air lines, auxiliary pumps and engines, liftgates, brake chambers, trailer steering systems, welding, fabrication, panel replacement, body, and framework.
  • Identify problems, assess the accuracy and relevance of information, use sound judgment to evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
  • Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
  • Assist Shop Trailer Technician I with diagnostics.
  • Support Shop Trailer Technicians I and II in obtaining the correct parts for each job.
  • Perform advanced diagnostics and triage of complicated repairs assigned to Shop Trailer Technicians I and II.

Desired Qualifications

  • OEM training and certifications.
  • ASE T4 (Brakes) certification.
  • ASE T5 (Suspension) certification.
  • ASE T6 (Electrical and Electronic Systems) certification.
  • ASE T7 (HVAC) certification.

About the Company

Cox Automotive

End-to-end automotive digital marketing and services

Cox Automotive provides a full range of digital marketing, retail, financial, and wholesale solutions for the automotive industry. Its offerings span the vehicle lifecycle, from shopping and purchasing to maintenance and resale, delivered through a family of brands that offer tools to build inventories, capture and nurture leads, speed up transactions, and manage financing and wholesale distribution. The company’s platforms work by delivering integrated, end-to-end digital tools that dealerships and other automotive stakeholders can use to attract buyers, close deals, and optimize ROI. Unlike many competitors that focus on a single segment, Cox Automotive combines marketing, retail, financing, and wholesale services under one umbrella, enabling a cohesive ecosystem. The goal is to help clients improve efficiency and profitable growth while transforming how people buy, sell, own, and use cars.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
1898

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