Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Starting Rate of Pay: $30.70 per hour

Provide timely, quality, and cost-effective repair and maintenance for vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment requiring 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, complete 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, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

• High School Diploma (or GED), preferred
• One year experience performing vehicle maintenance or possess or be within 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 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

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

• 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

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.

Non‑Exempt

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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.