Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Position Overview

Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:30 pm–11:00 pm.

Starting Rate of Pay: $31.54 per hour.

To provide timely, quality, and cost‑effective repair and maintenance for a vehicle fleet that includes 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.
• Conduct basic diagnostics to identify the source of trouble and make necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation.
• Collaborate with other technicians in performing preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed, completing reports in writing and electronically.
• Conduct safety inspections of equipment and document the work.
• Perform paint and body work on vehicles, as required.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High School Diploma (or GED), preferred.
• One (1) year of vehicle maintenance experience, or possession of (or within sixty (60) days of obtaining) a vehicle maintenance certificate from an accredited trade school, or completion of the Fed Ex Freight Apprentice Program with satisfactory performance.
• One or more Medium/Heavy Truck ASE Certifications and a Class A CDL
  , preferred.
• Must possess the necessary tools to perform assigned tasks.
• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on work assignment.
• Knowledge of testing equipment, gauges, and tools associated with vehicle troubleshooting and repairs.
• Basic computer skills including maintenance programs and diagnostic systems.
• Basic knowledge of gasoline 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 a driver’s compartment of a truck and/or behind a 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 a service van to off‑site locations and perform work.
• Exposure to varying climate conditions of the geographic area.
• Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases, paints, or other irritants.
• Hours may vary due to operational need.

Hourly: $31.54 – $34.76.

Eligible employees are offered health, vision, and dental insurance; personal/sick paid time; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; bonus potential; tuition reimbursement; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; paid bereavement; vacation (full‑time only); paid holidays (full‑time only).

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