- Company: Fed Ex Freight
- Location: Garden Plain, Illinois
- Salary: $30.70/hr
Fed Ex Freight at a glance
fedexfreight.com- Founded 2001
- Ticker FDXF
Investor research: Yahoo Finance · SEC filings
49,852 employees covered under a retirement plan (2020 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
OSHA safety record: 7 confirmed violations across 5 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
Maintenance Technician at FedEx Freight in Garden Plain, Illinois
What This Role Involves
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. Responsibilities include performing routine inspections, diagnosing mechanical issues, and ensuring all vehicles are in optimal working condition.
Core Duties
- Performing routine vehicle inspections and maintenance checks
- Diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues promptly
- Maintaining accurate records of all repairs and services performed
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies
- Participating in preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician who is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and capable of working independently or as part of a team. Successful candidates will have experience in vehicle repair and maintenance, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
About FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight is dedicated to providing reliable transportation services for businesses across North America. We offer competitive starting pay at $30.70 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and more.
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Recent news
- FedEx Reshapes Debt After FedEx Freight Spin-Off - TipRanks
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- FedEx Freight CEO Says Self-Driving Trucks Are Ready for Prime Time - WSJ
- FedEx Freight CEO says the spinoff will help the company 'leapfrog' competitors - CNBC
- FedEx Completes Spin-Off of FedEx Freight - FedEx newsroom
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Working in Garden Plain, Illinois
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 208,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Cautiousness
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. — via O*NET
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Salary & compensation
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Listing facts
- Role Maintenance Technician
- Employer Fed Ex Freight
- Location Garden Plain, Illinois
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $30.70/hr
- Posted July 24, 2026
- Apply by August 23, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (217 words)
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- Develop new calibration methods or techniques based on measurement science, analyses, or calibration requirements.
- Disassemble and reassemble equipment for inspection.
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- Hacker News — NFL claims $600M in Super Bowl economic impact. Economists say it's closer to $0
- Hacker News — Model S Fire
- Hacker News — EA's Reponse To Being Named 'The Worst Company in America'
- Hacker News — I may have found a way to spot U.S. at-sea strikes before they're announced
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