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About the Role
FedEx Freight is seeking a Mechanic/Technician to maintain and repair their fleet of diesel tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment. The role requires one year of vehicle maintenance experience or a certificate from an accredited trade school.
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Responsibilities
- Perform preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment
- Perform basic diagnostics to identify source of trouble and make necessary adjustments
- Work with other technicians in performing preventative maintenance and repairs
- Ensure proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed, complete reports in writing and electronically
- Perform safety inspections of equipment and document the work
- Perform paint and body work on vehicles as required
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- One year experience performing vehicle maintenance or possession of a vehicle maintenance certificate from an accredited vocation/trade school within 60 days, or completion of FedEx Freight Apprentice Program
- One or more Medium/Heavy Truck ASE Certifications and Class A CDL preferred
- Must possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasks
- Valid driver's license may be required
- Knowledge of testing equipment, gauges, and tools
- Basic computer skills including maintenance programs and diagnostic systems
- Basic knowledge of gas and diesel engines
- Ability to frequently lift components weighing approximately 110 pounds with equipment or assistance
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Position Overview
- Starting Rate of Pay: $30.70 per hour
- As a Mechanic/Technician with FedEx Freight, you will use your heavy equipment experience and/or diesel mechanic education to maintain and repair our fleet of diesel tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment
Benefits For Fleet Maintenance Technicians
- Additional $5.50 per hour for candidates with A.S.E. Master Certification
- $1,000 Annual Tool Reimbursement Allowance
- Shift Differential Pay Available
- Tuition Reimbursement for Diesel Mechanic ASE Certifications
Essential Functions
- Performs preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment
- Performs basic diagnostics to identify source of trouble and makes necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation
- Works with other technicians in performing preventative maintenance and repairs
- Ensures proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed, completes reports in writing and electronically
- Performs safety inspections of equipment and documents the work
- Performs paint and body work on vehicles, as required
- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
- High School Diploma (or GED), preferred
- Must have one year experience performing vehicle maintenance or either possess (or be within sixty days of obtaining) a vehicle maintenance certificate from an accredited vocation/trade school or completion of the FedEx Freight Apprentice Program with satisfactory performance
- One or more Medium/Heavy Truck ASE Certifications and Class A CDL preferred
- Must possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasks
- Valid driver's license may be required depending on work assignment
- Knowledge of the use and operation of testing equipment, gauges and tools associated with vehicle troubleshooting and repairs
- Basic computer skills including maintenance programs, and diagnostic systems
- Basic knowledge of gas and diesel engines
- Familiarity with precision measurement instruments, oxygen/acetylene equipment, and lifting devices preferred
- Able to frequently lift components weighing approximately 110 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance
- Ability to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual and automatic transmission
- Ability to enter and exit driver's compartment of truck and/or behind cab using normally available foot and handholds
Working Conditions
- Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job
- Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noise
- May be required to drive service van to off site locations and perform work
- Exposure to climate conditions of the geographic area
- Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases, paints or other irritants
- Hours may vary due to operational need
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