Lead Diesel Fleet Technician

FedEx Freight; York (York County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Annual tool reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement for ASE

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking an experienced Mechanic/Technician to maintain and repair our diesel tractors, trailers, forklifts, and related equipment. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, diagnose complex issues, and ensure safety documentation is complete.

Advanced diagnostics, mentoring junior techs, and accurate records are core responsibilities. The role requires five years of vehicle maintenance experience, with ASE Master certification and Class A CDL preferred.

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 vehicle maintenance experience.
• A Master ASE certification may substitute an additional two year’s 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 approximately 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 with manual or automatic transmissions.
• Ability to enter and exit the driver’s compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using footholds and handholds.
• Paint and body work experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, modifies and performs preventive maintenance inspections; troubleshoots vehicle 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 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

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diagnostics

Team mentoring

Documentation

Communication

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Auto/diesel engines know-how

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Heavy-duty vehicle maintenance certificate

Master ASE certification (preferred)

Class A CDL (preferred)

Tools

Maintenance programs

Diagnostic systems

Oxygen/acetylene equipment

Lifting devices (jacks, hoists)

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking an experienced Mechanic/Technician to maintain and repair our diesel tractors, trailers, forklifts, and related equipment. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, diagnose complex issues, and ensure safety documentation is complete.

Advanced diagnostics, mentoring junior techs, and accurate records are core responsibilities. The role requires five years of vehicle maintenance experience, with ASE Master certification and Class A CDL preferred.