Fleet Mechanic – Diesel & Heavy Equipment

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 Annual Tool Reimbursement Allow

Shift Differential Pay

Tuition Reimbursement for ASE

ASE Master Certification premium

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician to provide timely repair and preventive maintenance for tractors, trailers, forklifts, and related equipment. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and coordination with a team to ensure efficient operation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ASE certifications, tool readiness, and a valid driver's license. Expect on-site work with potential shift differential and tuition support for ASE certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED), preferred
• One year experience performing vehicle maintenance or either possess (or be within sixty (60) days of obtaining) a vehicle maintenance certificate from an accredited vocation/trade school 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
• 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 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
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

ASE Certifications

Basic computer skills

Independence

Communication skills

Testing equipment knowledge

Precision measurement tools

Driver's license

Gas/diesel engines knowledge

Teamwork

Paint/body work

Manual/automatic transmission

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprentice Program completion

Tools

Tools for maintenance

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician to provide timely repair and preventive maintenance for tractors, trailers, forklifts, and related equipment. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and coordination with a team to ensure efficient operation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ASE certifications, tool readiness, and a valid driver's license. Expect on-site work with potential shift differential and tuition support for ASE certifications.