Fleet Maintenance Technician — ASE Certified & Growth

FedEx Freight; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Master Certification Pay

Tool Reimbursement $1,000 annually

Shift Differential Pay

Tuition Reimbursement for ASE

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking Fleet Maintenance Technicians to service tractors, trailers, forklifts, and related equipment. Starting pay is $31.63 per hour with an additional $5.50 per hour for candidates holding an ASE Master Certification.

Eligible employees may receive a $1,000 annual tool reimbursement and tuition assistance for ASE certifications. The role requires diagnostic capability, preventive maintenance, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED), preferred.
• One year of vehicle maintenance experience or possession of a vehicle maintenance certificate or completion of the FedEx Freight Apprentice Program.
• 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.
• Paint and body work experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Performs basic diagnostics to identify trouble sources and adjust equipment for safe operation.
• Collaborates with other technicians in maintenance and repairs.
• Documents maintenance reports in writing and electronically.
• Performs safety inspections and documents the work.
• Performs paint and body work on vehicles as required.
• Operates in compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Documentation

Safety inspections

Teamwork

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASE Certifications (Medium/Heavy Truck)

Class A CDL (preferred)

Apprentice Program completion

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Testing equipment

Gauges/tools

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking Fleet Maintenance Technicians to service tractors, trailers, forklifts, and related equipment. Starting pay is $31.63 per hour with an additional $5.50 per hour for candidates holding an ASE Master Certification.

Eligible employees may receive a $1,000 annual tool reimbursement and tuition assistance for ASE certifications. The role requires diagnostic capability, preventive maintenance, and accurate documentation.