Technician

Starting Rate of Pay

$ 30.70 per hour

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
• Complies with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED), preferred
• One (1) year experience performing vehicle maintenance or completion of the FedEx Freight, Inc. Apprentice Program with satisfactory performance
• One or more Medium/Heavy Truck ASE Certifications and Class A CDL preferred
• 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 (bottle, floor, wheel, or transmission jacks, floor cranes, etc.) preferred
• Able to frequently lift components weighing approximately 110 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person
• Able to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual and automatic transmission
• Able to enter and exit driver’s compartment of truck and/or behind cab using normally available foot and handholds
• Paint and body work experience preferred
• Basic 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

Compensation

Use FLSA Status: [ ] Exempt [X] Non-Exempt

EST FedEx Freight, Inc FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.