Diesel Mechanic/Technician - Start at $29.55/Hour - Excellent Benefits

Company: FedEx - Technician Kansas
Location: De Kalb
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Now Hiring Technicians (Diesel Mechanic)

Starting at $29.55 Per Hour + Excellent Benefits

FedEx Freight is looking for people to fill Shop Technician positions.

Position overview: provide timely, quality, and cost-effective repair and maintenance for a vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts and other equipment that requires preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications and documentation to ensure a safe and efficient fleet of vehicles.

STEP ONE: Complete this short form

STEP TWO: Complete the online technician application on the FedEx Careers page (provided upon completion of STEP ONE)

STEP THREE: Connect with a FedEx career specialist; we will contact you upon completion of the FedEx Freight application

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Benefits:

Starting at $29.55 Per Hour

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Benefits Start in the first 31-60 Days!

Paid Vacation

401(k)

Personal/Sick Paid Time

Holiday Pay

Wellness Programs

Long and Short-Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

Credit Associate

Direct Deposit

Tuition Assistance

Shift Pay Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shifts

Safety Shoe Reimbursement

ASE Master's Certification Earns Additional $5.50/Hour

$1,000 Tool Allowance Per Year

$120 Shoe Allowance

Responsibilities:

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

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

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An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

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