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FedEx Freight · 2 days ago

Sr Technician

Schenectady, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$37.04/hr - $40.21/hr

5+ years exp

FedEx Freight is a logistics company that provides transportation services. They are seeking a Senior Technician to provide timely and quality repair and maintenance for their vehicle fleet, including tractors and trailers, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Heavy-duty vehicle maintenanceMedium/Heavy Truck Master ASE CertificationBrakesElectrical repairProficient computer skillsGasDiesel engines knowledgePaintBody work experienceWrittenTeamwork abilityVerbal communication

Required

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

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

Ability to work independently and/or as a team member

Proficient written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

High School Diploma (or GED), preferred

Medium/Heavy Truck Master ASE Certification and Class A CDL preferred

Paint and body work experience preferred

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Personal/sick paid time

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Vacation (FT only)

Paid holidays (FT only)

Company

FedEx Freight

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FedEx Freight is a shipping company.

Founded in 1973

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/freight.html

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