Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Technician – Fed Ex Freight

Apply for the Technician role at Fed Ex Freight.

To provide timely, quality, and cost‑effective repair and maintenance for vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment that requires preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications, and repairs.

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment
• Perform basic diagnostics to identify source of trouble and make necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation
• 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
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

• High School Diploma (or GED), preferred
• One year experience performing vehicle maintenance or possession (or within 60 days of obtaining) a vehicle maintenance certificate from an accredited vocational/trade school or completion of the Fed Ex 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 (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
• 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

Ability to work independently and/or as a team member, basic written and verbal communication skills.

• 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 a 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

Non‑Exempt

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). Additional benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, vacation (FT only), and paid holidays (FT only).

Pay Range: $31.54 – $34.76 per hour

Starting Rate of Pay: $31.54 / hour

Fed Ex Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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Fed Ex Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of inquiries about or disclosure of compensation information, except as permitted by law or required by investigation.