Technician

FedEx Freight; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASE Master Certification bonus

Tool reimbursement

Shift differential

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain tractors, trailers, forklifts, and related equipment, ensuring safety and reliability.

Starting pay is $32.36 per hour with opportunities up to $35.58 per hour, plus ASE-related bonuses, tool reimbursement, tuition assistance, and shift differentials.

The role requires preventative maintenance, diagnostics, proper documentation, and the ability to lift up to 110 pounds and work both independently and with a team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED), preferred.
• 1 year experience maintaining vehicles or a related certificate from an accredited program (or completion of FedEx Freight Apprentice Program).
• One or more ASE certifications for medium/heavy trucks and a Class A CDL are preferred.
• Must possess necessary tools to perform tasks.
• Possess or obtain a valid driver’s license as required by assignment.
• Familiarity with testing equipment, gauges and tools for troubleshooting.
• Basic computer skills including maintenance programs and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of gas and diesel engines.
• Ability to lift components weighing ~110 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to operate trucks with manual/automatic transmission.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Conduct basic diagnostics and adjust equipment for safe operation.
• Collaborate with technicians on maintenance and repairs.
• Document all maintenance work in writing and electronically.
• Perform safety inspections and document results.
• Do paint and body work as required.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Basic communication

Basic computer skills

Diesel engine knowledge

Manual transmission operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vehicle maintenance certificate or Apprenticeship program

ASE Certifications (Medium/Heavy Truck)

Class A CDL (preferred)

Tools

Testing equipment

Gauges

Diagnostic tools

Lifting devices

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $ 32.36 per 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 preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications, and repairs.

Benefits for Fleet Maintenance Technicians

• Additional $5.50 per hour for candidates with A.S.E. Master Certification
• $1,000 Annual Tool Reimbursement Allowance
• Shift Differential Pay Available
• Tuition Reimbursement for Diesel Mechanic ASE Certifications

Essential Functions

• Performs preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment
• Performs basic diagnostics to identify source of trouble and makes necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation
• Works with other technicians in performing preventative maintenance and repairs
• 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
• Must have one (1) year experience performing vehicle maintenance or either possess (or be within sixty (60) days of obtaining) a vehicle maintenance certificate from an accredited vocation/trade school or completion of the FedEx Freight, Inc. Apprentice Program with satisfactory performance.
• One or more Medium/Heavy Truck ASE Certifications and Class A CDL preferred
• Must possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasks
• Valid driver's license may be required depending on work assignment
• Knowledge of the use and operation of testing equipment, gauges and tools associated with vehicle troubleshooting and repairs
• Basic computer skills including maintenance programs, and diagnostic systems
• Basic knowledge of gas and diesel engines
• Familiarity with precision measurement instruments, oxygen/acetylene equipment, and lifting devices (bottle, floor, wheel, or transmission jacks, floor cranes, etc.) preferred.
• Able to frequently lift components weighing approximately 110 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person
• Ability to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual and automatic transmission
• Ability to enter and exit driver's compartment of truck and/or behind cab using normally available foot and handholds
• Paint and body work experience preferred
• 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 Use

FLSA

FLSA Status: [ ] Exempt [X] Non-Exempt

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

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

If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [e-mail].

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: $32.36 - $35.58

This compensation range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting pay range in NJ. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay is determined by experience relative to the job, market level, specific location and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Regular full & part-time employees (who complete 91 days of employment and work a minimum average of 12 hours per week) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage, tuition reimbursement. Full/part-time employees who are age 21 are eligible for 401(k) after one month of employment.