Mechanic Shop Helper

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Cox Fleet (CF) has grown to become one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country. As a leading provider of on-site mobile maintenance and repair services nationwide, we offer mobile on-site fleet service for light medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. We also service customers utilizing its 50+ nationwide service centers; each offering accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair.

Fleet Services By Cox Automotive is currently searching for Mechanic Shop Helper to join our Maintenance Team to support future growth of the Company. If you are looking for a new place to call home, and to build a career as a Trailer &/or Diesel Mechanic this is a great place to start and learn.

WE PROVIDE:

  • Competitive pay, based on level of skill and experience.
  • Health, dental, vision insurance starts DAY ONE of employment.
  • 401(k) matching starts after 90 days, 100%-match on first 6% contributed, plus an additional 2% discretionary contribution by the company.
  • Weekly Pay.
  • Accrue up to 200 hours (5-weeks) of Paid Time Off based on your tenure with the company.
  • Technical training provided to advance your career.
  • And much more

DUTIES:
  • Remove old parts from inside the shop and discard them into proper dumpsters for recycling.
  • Assist with deliveries; unloading and distributing supplies or equipment as needed.
  • Wash and detail trucks, trailers and other customer vehicles after repairs performed and prep them for delivery.
  • Drive CDL Drivers to/from customers locations to pick up or drop off vehicles to be repaired.
  • Assist technician with oversized parts and sheet metal installation.
  • Maintain and clean all shops and office areas. Empty trash and garbage containers
  • Willingness to learn various tasks and do other non-routine duties as part of a successful vehicle maintenance shop operation.
  • Support ad-hoc projects related to the DFS priorities and initiatives.
  • Someone who could be a buildings and grounds type person.  
  • Continually cleaning inside and out.  Inside the shop and warehouse areas, plus the retail parts store.  
  • When not working on the building, we could utilize them as a helper inside the warehouse or the shop.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • High School Diploma or up to two years of experience in a related field. 
  • Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
  • Positive attitude, good instincts, and self-motivation.
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and apply initiative.
  • Common knowledge of the trucking industry; experience with fleet maintenance or other transportation experience in automotive/trucking would be very helpful.
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
About Fleet Services by Cox Automotive:

Fleet Services 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. Fleet Services 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.

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