Starting Rate of Pay: $34.91 / hour

　　As a Mechanic / Technician with FedEx Freight, you will use your heavy equipment experience and/or diesel mechanic education to maintain and repair our fleet of diesel tractors. Diesel mechanics are also responsible for 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

　　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 JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Repairs, modifies and performs preventive maintenance inspections; troubleshoots vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts and other equipmentPerforms advanced diagnostics to identify source of trouble and performs repairs and/or replaces or rebuilds all components and systemsMakes necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation and prepares required safety documentationProvides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced techniciansEnsures proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed, completes reports in writing and electronicallyPerforms safety inspections of equipment and documents the workPerforms paint and body work on vehicles, as requiredComply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/proceduresPerform other duties as requiredDisclaimer: 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), preferredMinimum of five (5) years' experience performing vehicle maintenanceo A heavy-duty vehicle maintenance certificate obtained from an accredited vehicle maintenance vocational/trade school may substitute for one-year vehicle maintenance experience.o 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 requiredMedium/Heavy Truck Master ASE Certification and Class A CDL preferredMust possess proficient computer skills including maintenance programs, and diagnostic systemsMust possess in-depth knowledge of gas and diesel engines and on-board computersExperience 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 personMust possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasksValid driver's license may be required depending on work assignmentAbility to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual or automatic transmissionsAbility to enter and exit the driver's compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normal available footholds and handholdsPaint and body work experience preferredAbility to work independently and/or as a team memberProficient written and verbal communication skillsWORKING CONDITIONS:

　　Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the jobExposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noiseMay be