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Overview

As a Cox Automotive business, Cox Fleet delivers integrated uptime solutions designed to reduce downtime and improve fleet performance. The Sr. Mobile Trailer Technician & Welder role involves performing licensed DOT inspections, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on various types of vehicles in a mobile environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance, DOT inspections, and follow-up repairs on trailers and equipment.
  • Weld trailers and fabricate lift gates in a mobile environment.
  • Perform minor adjustments and repairs on various types of trailer equipment and systems.
  • Use hand tools, precision instruments, and welding equipment.
  • Document work performed and findings using company-issued devices.
  • Complete DOT forms and other documentation in a timely manner.
  • Manage parts inventory and equipment on the service truck.
  • Conduct safety checks and pre-/post-trip inspections of the service vehicle.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and customers to assess their needs.
  • Respond to unscheduled service and maintenance requests.
  • Maintain a high level of productivity and work within Standard Repair Times.
  • Obtain parts from approved vendors as necessary for repairs.
  • Participate in required safety training and adhere to safety protocols.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with customers and vendors.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a related field.
  • Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary for job duties.
  • Valid welding certification required.
  • Experience diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing various types of trailer equipment and systems.
  • OEM training and certifications are preferred.
  • Must complete DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical.
  • Must be at least 21 years or older due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations.
  • Valid driver’s license required; must maintain Driver Qualification File.
  • CDL-A License required or to be obtained within 18 months.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Work Schedule: Monday through Friday Day Shift
  • New Hire Bonus: $5,000, 50% after 30 days and 50% after 180 days

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Avondale, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Arizona currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$39/hr across 176 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Avondale, AZ

Avondale, AZ currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 467 other active welding openings from 221 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Avondale, or widen the search to Arizona.

Fleet Services by Cox Automotive currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (29), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (19), and EZARC (18). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Goodyear at $51/hr, Tolleson at $38/hr, and Tempe at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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