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FedEx Freight, Inc.

Sr Technician

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What they do

A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.

$56,879 / year median in Michigan

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Sr Technician FedEx Freight, Inc. $36.17 / hr tuition reimbursement United States, Michigan, Jackson 200 Andrew Park Drive (Show on map) Sep 02, 2026

Starting Rate of Pay:

$ 36.17 per hour As a Mechanic / Technician with FedEx 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. Benefits for

Fleet Maintenance Technicians:
  • 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
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 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

COMPENSATION USEFLSA
Status:

[ ] Exempt [X] Non-Exempt EST FedEx Freight, Inc FedEx 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@fedexfreight.com. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. 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.