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Starting Rate of Pay: $31.96/hour
*$1,000.00* referral bonus to any existing FedEx Freight team members, payable in the first pay cycle after new hire*.Technician and Sr Technician*starts the position.at the listed service center.
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 preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications, and repairs.
*ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:*
1. Performs preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment
2. Performs basic diagnostics to identify source of trouble and makes necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operation
3. Works with other technicians in performing preventative maintenance and repairs
4. Ensures proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed, completes reports in writing and electronically
5. Performs safety inspections of equipment and documents the work
6. Performs paint and body work on vehicles, as required
7. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
8. 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, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
*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
*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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $31.96 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Referral program
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 1 year
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Experience:
* Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person