Transportation Technician

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.

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Perform basic diagnostics to identify source of trouble and make necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation.
• Work with other technicians in performing preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed, completing reports in writing and electronically.
• Perform safety inspections of equipment and document the work.
• Perform paint and body work on vehicles, as required.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures.
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Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Must have one (1) year experience performing vehicle maintenance or be within sixty (60) days of obtaining a vehicle maintenance certificate from an accredited vocation/trade school or completion of the Fed Ex 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 (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.
• 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

Pay Range: $30.70 - $33.91 per hour. Starting Rate of Pay: $30.70 / hour.

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