Sr Trailer Tech

FedEx Logistics; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Logistics is seeking an experienced trailer technician to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain trailer equipment in a fast-paced fleet yard in California. You will read repair orders, document work, and ensure compliance with safety standards while supporting a team of technicians and trainees.

Ideal candidates have 4 years of advanced fleet repair experience, strong hands-on skills, and the ability to read English instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training preferred.
• 4 years of fleet/heavy truck repair experience preferred.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair trailers; diagnose and perform quality maintenance.
• Read and document repair orders; ensure actions meet company standards.
• Assist other technicians and communicate with customers and vendors.

Skills

Trailer maintenance

Mechanical repair

Teamwork

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Automotive vocational training

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Provides timely quality maintenance for FedEx vehicle fleet and ground support equipment which requires preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and documentation. Document work with appropriate repair orders and parts ordering using FedEx computer systems. Ensure work is in accordance with OSHA and DOT standards. Guides and supports a staff of technicians and trainees.

Essential job functions

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose and perform quality maintenance and repair of trailers.
• Build, rebuild, and repair all parts of trailer equipment to specifications as assigned.
• Read and understand job orders ensuring corrective action and the documentation of repair processes to company standards.
• Assist other technicians on work orders/jobs requiring assistance.
• Provide excellent customer service to communicate with customers and vendors and effectively resolve issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

High school diploma/GED. Vocational training from an accredited automotive-related vocational school preferred.

Minimum Experience

Four (4) years fleet, automotive / heavy truck vehicle advanced technical repair, trailer technician and carpentry maintenance experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability work with hands to use tools and work on mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance task by following foreman and manager’s instruction.
• Ability to install the following parts: cross members, panels, posts, rails, door equipment, flooring, lights, wiring, brakes, valves, airlines, wheel end components, landing gear, frame assembly, and other parts; requiring the ability to lift up to 50 Ibs.
• Ability to examine system parts & safety devices looking for damage, excessive wear, and structural deficiencies on all types of trailers.
• Knowledge of the use and operation of all equipment and testing equipment, gauges and tools normally associated with the troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic, gasoline, diesel, and electric equipment. Proficient skills in operating a personal computer. Demonstration of teamwork and interpersonal skills. Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to understand traffic signs, communicate with traffic safety officials and to respond to official inquiries and directions in accordance with FMCSA enforcement guidance.

Job Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Possession of basic set of automotive hand tools including metric sizes. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and maneuver any weight above 50 pounds with assistance on a regular basis. Ability to work without supervision for extended time periods. Must be able to work in noisy, non-air-conditioned/heated work area. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. Must be willing to work any shift. Must possess a valid driver's license in state of residence. Non-covered safety-sensitive position. Work environment: Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled service department.

Pay Transparency

Pay: $29.63 - $32.99

Pay Transparency: The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

California Fair Chance

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, theCity of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance,and the California Fair Chance Act.

FedEx complies with criminal history and Security Threat Assessment (STA) screening requirements defined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for positions requiring security identification display area (SIDA) access, Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for commercial driving positions, Department of Defense Facility Security Office standard procedures in covered facilities, and all other laws, regulations, or executive orders, including those required by federal, state, or local government contract, or which the Attorney General determines to be essential for an employer to do business with an agency or department of the federal, state, or local government.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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