Sr Technician

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. seeks an experienced vehicle technician to repair and maintain fleets including tractors, trailers, and forklifts. You'll perform diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure safe operation. Role requires documentation and teamwork.

Candidates should have at least five years in vehicle maintenance; ASE certification and Class A CDL are highly valued. Strong computer and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience performing vehicle maintenance.
• Heavy-Duty vehicle maintenance certificate may substitute for one year experience.
• Master ASE certification may substitute for two years experience.
• Proficient with brakes, electrical, PMI, powertrain and trailing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, modifies and performs preventive maintenance inspections on tractors, trailers, forklifts and other equipment.
• Performs advanced diagnostics to identify trouble and repairs or replaces components.
• Maintains safety documentation and completes reports.
• Provides guidance to less-experienced technicians.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records and documents work performed.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Safety procedures

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Heavy-Duty Vehicle Maintenance Certificate

Master ASE Certification

Class A CDL

Tools

Maintenance software

Diagnostic systems

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $37.70/ hour

POSITION 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 repairs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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

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 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 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 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

Pay:

Hourly: $37.70 - $41.02

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.

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

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.

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