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Starting Rate of Pay: $34.09 / hourAs 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 CertificationsPOSITION 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 repairsESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Repairs, modifies and performs preventive maintenance inspections; troubleshoots fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment Performs advanced diagnostics to identify source of trouble and performs repairs and/or replaces or rebuilds all components and systems Makes necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation and prepares required safety documentation Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced technicians Ensures proper 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 assignments (or duties) as requiredDisclaimer:This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma (or GED), preferred
Minimum of five (5) years' experience performing vehicle maintenance
A heavy-duty vehicle maintenance certificate obtained from an accredited vehicle maintenance vocational/trade school may substitute for one year of vehicle maintenance experience
A Master ASE certification may substitute for an additional two years of vehicle maintenance experience
Demonstrated competency in repair and maintenance of Brakes, Electrical, PMI, Powertrain, and Trailing Equipment required
Medium/Heavy Truck Master ASE Certification and Class A CDL preferred
Must possess proficient computer skills including maintenance programs, and diagnostic systems
Must possess in-depth knowledge of gas and diesel engines and on-board computers
Experience 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 up to 110 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person
Must possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasks
Valid driver's license may be required depending on work assignment
Ability to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual or automatic transmissions
Ability to enter and exit the driver's compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normal available footholds and handholds
Paint and body work experience preferred
Ability to work independently and/or as a team member
Proficient written and verbal communication skillsWORKING 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
