Sr Technician

Starting Rate of Pay: $ 37.26 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. Diesel mechanics are also responsible for trailers, forklifts, and other equipment that requires preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications, and repairs. 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 Position Overview To provide timely, quality, and cost-effective repair and maintenance for vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment that requires preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications and repairs. Essential Functions Repairs, modifies and performs preventive maintenance inspections; troubleshoots vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts and other equipmentPerforms advanced diagnostics to identify source of trouble and performs repairs and/or replaces or rebuilds all components and systemsMakes necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation and prepares required safety documentationProvides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced techniciansEnsures proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed, completes reports in writing and electronicallyPerforms safety inspections of equipment and documents the workPerforms paint and body work on vehicles, as requiredComply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/proceduresPerform other duties as required Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Qualifications High School Diploma (or GED), preferredMinimum of five (5) years’ experience performing vehicle maintenanceA heavy-duty vehicle maintenance certificate obtained from an accredited vehicle maintenance vocational/trade school may substitute for one-year vehicle maintenance experience.A Master ASE certification may substitute an additional two year’s vehicle maintenance experience.Demonstrated competency in repair and maintenance of Brakes, Electrical, PMI, Powertrain, and Trailing Equipment requiredMedium/Heavy Truck Master ASE Certification and Class A CDL preferredMust possess proficient computer skills including maintenance programs, and diagnostic systemsMust possess in-depth knowledge of gas and diesel engines and on-board computersExperience using precision measurement instruments oxygen/acetylene equipment, and lifting devices (bottle, floor, wheel, or transmission jacks, floor cranes, etc.).Able to frequently lift components weighing approximately 110 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another personMust possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasksValid driver’s license may be required depending on work assignmentAbility to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual or automatic transmissionsAbility to enter and exit the driver’s compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normal available footholds and handholdsPaint and body work experience preferredAbility to work independently and/or as a team memberProficient written and verbal communication skills 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 COMPENSATION USEFLSA Status: [ ] Exempt [X] Non-Exempt EST FedEx Freight, Inc FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at ADAAssistance@fedexfreight.com. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.