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Technician

FedExGrand Rapids, MI, US
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Fleet Maintenance Technician

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.

Essential Functions :

  • Performs preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment
  • Performs basic diagnostics to identify source of trouble and makes necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation
  • Works with other technicians in performing preventative maintenance and repairs
  • Ensures proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed, completes reports in writing and electronically
  • Performs safety inspections of equipment and documents the work
  • Performs 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

Disclaimer : 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), preferred
  • Must have one (1) year experience performing vehicle maintenance or either possess (or be within sixty (60) days of obtaining) a vehicle maintenance certificate from an accredited vocation / trade school or completion of the FedEx 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 (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

    • 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

    • FLSA Status : [ ] Exempt [X] Non-Exempt

    Pay Transparency :

    Pay : Starting Rate of Pay : $29.79 / hour

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

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