Sr Technician

Starting Rate of Pay: $36.17/ hour POSITION OVERVIEW:To provide timely, quality, and cost-effective repair and maintenance for vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment that requires preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications and repairs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Repairs, modifies and performs preventive maintenance inspections; troubleshoots vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts and other equipment - Performs advanced diagnostics to identify source of trouble and performs repairs and/or replaces or rebuilds all components and systems - Makes necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation and prepares required safety documentation - Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced technicians - 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, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. QUALIFICATIONS: - High School Diploma (or GED), preferred - Minimum of five (5) years' experience performing vehicle maintenance - A heavy-duty vehicle maintenance certificate obtained from an accredited vehicle maintenance vocational/trade school may substitute for one-year vehicle maintenance experience. - A Master ASE certification may substitute an additional two year's vehicle maintenance experience. - Demonstrated competency in repair and maintenance of Brakes, Electrical, PMI, Powertrain, and Trailing Equipment required - Medium/Heavy Truck Master ASE Certification and Class A CDL preferred - Must possess proficient computer skills including maintenance programs, and diagnostic systems - Must possess in-depth knowledge of gas and diesel engines and on-board computers - Experience using precision measurement instruments oxygen/acetylene equipment, and lifting devices (bottle, floor, wheel, or transmission jacks, floor cranes, etc.). - Able to frequently lift components weighing approximately 110 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person - Must possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasks - Valid driver's license may be required depending on work assignment - Ability to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual or automatic transmissions - Ability to enter and exit the driver's compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normal available footholds and handholds - Paint and body work experience preferred - Ability to work independently and/or as a team member - Proficient written and verbal communication skills WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the jobExposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noiseMay be required to drive service van to off-site locations and perform workExposure to climate conditions of the geographic areaExposure to chemicals, oils, greases, paints or other irritantsHours may vary due to operational need COMPENSATION USEFLSA Status: [ ] Exempt [X] Non-Exempt EST FedEx Freight, IncFedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at ADAAssistance@fedexfrei