Shop Utility Technician

Starting Rate of Pay: $25.64 per hour

As a mechanic/technician with Fed Ex 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.

• 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

Under supervision, assist with shop duties in providing timely, quality and cost‑effective maintenance for a vehicle fleet that includes tractors, trailers and other equipment requiring inspection, preventive maintenance, repairs and documentation to ensure a safe and efficient fleet of vehicles.

• Work with other technicians in performing preventative maintenance and repairs
• Support shop operations by performing duties such as job set‑up, cleaning and shop equipment maintenance
• Prepare electronic and manual records and reports
• Assist with safety inspections of equipment and the documentation of work performed
• Move parts to and from the job site and remove or install these parts on vehicles as directed
• Assist with fleet maintenance activities
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Utilize power tools and hand tools to accomplish work as directed by leadership
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to learn proper use of lifting devices (bottle, floor, wheel, or transmission jacks, floor cranes, etc.)
• Able to frequently lift components weighing up to approximately 110 pounds with appropriate equipment or assistance from another person
• Ability to operate vehicles safely as directed
• Ability to enter and exit the driver’s compartment of a truck and/or behind‑cab using normally available foot and handholds
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team
• Basic written and verbal communication skills

Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing job duties

Exposure to substantial dust, diesel fumes and noise

May be required to drive a service van to off‑site locations and perform work

Exposure to temperature extremes characteristic of the geographic area

Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases, paints or other irritants

Hours may vary due to operational needs

Compensation Status:
Non‑Exempt. USEFLSA Status:
Exempt.

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