Technician

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. Diesel mechanics are also responsible for trailers, forklifts, and other equipment that requires preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications, and repairs.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

High School Diploma (or GED), preferred; Must have one (1) year experience performing vehicle maintenance or either possess (or be within sixty (60) days of obtaining) a vehicle maintenance certificate from an accredited vocation/trade school or completion of the FedEx Freight, Inc. Apprentice Program with satisfactory performance; 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; Able to frequently lift components weighing approximately 110 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person; 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; Ability to work independently and/or as a team member; Basic written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

High School Diploma (or GED); One or more Medium/Heavy Truck ASE Certifications; Class A CDL; Familiarity with precision measurement instruments, oxygen/acetylene equipment, and lifting devices (bottle, floor, wheel, or transmission jacks, floor cranes, etc.); Paint and body work experience

Benefits

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