Shop Utility Technician

FedEx Freight; Lakeville, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Employee discounts

Vacation

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Minnesota seeks an entry-level automotive/equipment technician to assist with maintenance of tractors, trailers, and other fleet assets. You will support preventive maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections under supervision.

Main duties include preparing records, moving parts, and maintaining a clean shop, with exposure to dust, fumes, and noise. A valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 110 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles as directed.
• Willingness to be trained on lifting devices and safety procedures.
• Must be able to lift approximately 110 pounds with assistance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative maintenance and repairs on tractors, trailers and equipment.
• Support shop operations including setup, cleaning and tool maintenance.
• Prepare electronic and manual records and reports.
• Assist with safety inspections and document work performed.
• Move parts to/from job site and install as directed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Use power and hand tools as directed by leadership.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

18+ years of age

Basic computer skills

Lifting device training

Manual lifting up to 110 lbs

Vehicle operation ability

Entrance/exit to truck cab

Independent and team work

Basic written and verbal communication

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $ 26.23 per hour

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under supervision, assist with shop duties in providing timely, quality, and cost-effective maintenance for vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers and other equipment that requires inspection preventive maintenance, repairs, and documentation to ensure a safe and efficient fleet of vehicles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with other technicians in performing preventative maintenance and repairs
• Support shop operations by performing duties such as job set up, cleaning and shop equipment maintenance
• Prepare electronic and manual records and reports
• Assist with safety inspections of equipment and document the work.
• Moves parts to and from the job site and removes or installs these parts on vehicle as directed
• Assist with fleet maintenance activities.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Utilize power tools and hand tools to accomplish the job as educated and directed by leadership.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Disclaimer

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Basic computer skills
• Willing to be educated on proper use of 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.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles as directed.
• Must be able 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.

WORKING 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 geographic area

Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases, paints, or other irritants

Hours may vary due to operational need.

COMPENSATION USEFLSA

Status: [] Exempt [X] Non-Exempt

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

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

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FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Pay:

Hourly: $26.23 - $31.23

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

• Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, employee assistance program, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, employee discounts, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).