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 preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications, and repairs.

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, responsibilities 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 Status: [ ] Exempt [X] Non-Exempt

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

Additional Details:

Starting Rate of Pay: $30.70 / hour



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