Mobile Technician Leader
Company
Cox Automotive - USAJob Family Group
Vehicle OperationsJob Profile
Manager, Truck Maintenance - Non-DOTManagement Level
Manager - People LeaderFlexible Work Option
Can work remotely but need to live in the specified city, state, or regionTravel %
NoWork Shift
DayCompensation
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $89,400.00 - $134,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay 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 an incentive program.Job Description
CoxFleetkeepsyour fleet moving.
CoxFleet isone of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country! We are currentlyoperatingwith 500+ mobile trucks and 20+ shops. As a leader and innovator in the mobile fleet service industry, we provide preventative maintenance excellence with proprietary technology tailored to each customer's unique needs. Our business has experienced substantial organic and acquisitive growth in the past few years, withadditionalsignificant future growth expected soon. As our business continues to expand, we are always on the lookout for motivated, energetic individuals to fill the positions now available on our talented team of professionals.
Cox Fleetis currently hiring a Mobile Technician Leader to join our Management Team to support the future growth of the Company. If you are looking for a new place to call home, we would love to talk to you!
Duties:
Lead a team of 15+ technicians, provide leadership and guidance to deliver company results.
Meet one-on-one with direct reports to provide coaching and mentoring and help them find solutions.
Retrieve,review,and monitor metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, and/or training or safety records as needed to analyze team productivity reports and follow up with technicians as necessary to make recommended changes to improve maintenance and repair efficiency.
Travel to technician and customer locationsfrequently.
Participate in and/or lead regular meetings with market team members across various organizational functions, such as dispatch, parts,andbillingetc.
Monitor operations to ensure that technicianscomply withadministrative and DOT policies and procedures, safetyrulesand regulations, applicable environmental and/or government regulations, and work isaccomplishedin a manner consistent with organizational standards and requirements.
Perform onboarding activities for technicians, such as requesting equipment or tools and company-issued servicetrucks, completing all forms of new hire documentation, and/or providing access to various company systems to ensure all have resources, tools, and equipment they need to complete their work safely and effectively.
Regularly conduct safety audits and Quality Control Inspections (QCIs) and Safety Audits.
Assistin the development of and/or adherence to a monthly budget.
Coordinate with market team members to set goals and strategies for improving team and market productivity.
Collaborate and coordinate withdispatchand sales team to ensure each tech hasa fullschedule every day.
Delegate work to technicians as unscheduled repair calls come in and coordinate withinternalteam accordingly.
Participate in a regular safety meeting to review organizational safety information and messages to reiterate the safety culture of the company.
Implement safety processes and procedures andmonitortechnicians’ adherence to them.
Provide guidance and expert advice to management, subordinates, or customers on technical,systems-or process-related topics and encourage others to do the same.
Collaborate with customers to provide solutions that meet customer vehicle maintenance requirements.Able tofunction asliaisonbetweenCox Fleet’stechnicians and customers.
Facilitate communication and problem solving across various organizational functions to resolve any issues.
Provide technicians with standard and emergency operating procedures for maintenance, replacement, and repair work.
Monitor inventory levels of equipment, parts, or tools across technicians.
Interview, select, and train new technicians.
Actively work acrossCox Fleet’sorganizations to resolve items related to the technician’s role, such as HR, Parts/Procurement, Fleet Management, IT,etc.
Operate a company-issued vehicle to travel to technicians and customer locations.
May performsometechnician duties such as preventive maintenance or parts repairs or replacements as needed using theappropriate toolsand equipment to modelappropriate practicesfor technicians.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and one (1) years’ experience in a related field; or 10 years’ experience in a related field.
1+yearof experience in management orleadrole.
Safe drivers needed and 3 YR MVR reviewrequired; Candidate must hold a valid state-of-residence driver’s license, be able to obtain andmaintaintheir Driver Qualification File
Due to interstate operatingauthoritycommerce regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years or older.
Skills in coaching, mentoring, teaching,discipline, having difficult conversations and ‘tough love’ as it pertains to mobile technicians.
Knowledge of the mobile work environment and challenges, maintenance practices, and processes requirements for mobile maintenance.
Ability to coordinate multiple group efforts to solve issues related to thetechnicianjob.
Ability to act with a high sense of urgency.
Required Competencies:
Ethics & Values: Adherestoan appropriateand effective set of core values and beliefs during both good andtough times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he preaches.
Action Oriented: Hasa sense of urgency daily; is action oriented; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
Technician Focus: Will seamlessly adjust leadership approaches andtechniqueto manage a diverse set of technicians.
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internaland external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in services; acts with customers/technicians in mind;establishesand maintains effective relationships with customers/technicians and gains their trust and respect.
Systems:Demonstratedability to learn and use IT systems related to technicianday to dayactivity and performance, such as various dispatching software, reporting tools, Workday, Salesforce, Kronos, Power BI,etc.
Functional/Technical Skills: Hasthe functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at ahigh-level of accomplishment.
Listening: Practicesattentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he disagrees.
Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people - up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; buildsappropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
Problem Solving: Canidentifyproblems and develop practical solutions.Able to understand internal constraints and avoid a ‘take it or leave it’ approach to problem-solving.
Drug Testing
To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.Benefits
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.About Us
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/vetsApplicants 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.