Sr Technician

FedEx Freight; North Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on tractors, trailers, forklifts, and related equipment. The role emphasizes diagnostics, safe operation, and detailed documentation, with a starting wage of $37.70 per hour and a potential to earn up to $41.02 per hour.

The ideal candidate has multiple ASE certifications, a strong background in brakes/electrical systems, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED) preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing vehicle maintenance.
• A heavy-duty vehicle maintenance certificate may substitute for 1 year experience.
• Master ASE certification may substitute for 2 additional years experience.
• Competency in brakes, electrical, PMI, powertrain, and trailing equipment.
• Medium/Heavy Truck Master ASE Certification and Class A CDL preferred.
• Proficient with maintenance programs and diagnostic systems.
• Knowledge of gas/diesel engines and on-board computers.
• Ability to lift components weighing ~110 pounds with assistance.
• Must have tools to perform tasks.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, modifies and performs preventive maintenance inspections and troubleshooting.
• Perform advanced diagnostics to identify sources of trouble and repair or rebuild components.
• Make adjustments for safe, efficient operation and document work.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less-experienced technicians.
• Ensure proper documentation and complete reports.
• Perform safety inspections and document results.
• Paint and body work on vehicles as needed.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Brakes/Powertrain

Electrical systems

PMI

Powertrain

Trailing equipment

Proficient computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Vehicle maintenance

Education

Master ASE certification

Heavy-duty vehicle maintenance certificate

Class A CDL

Tools

Diagnostics systems

Maintenance programs

Precision measurement instruments

Oxygen/acetylene equipment

Job description

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.

Starting Rate of Pay: $37.70/ hour

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

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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.

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).