Diesel Mechanic/Technician - Competitive Pay + $2,500 Sign-On - Full-time

Now Hiring Technicians (Diesel Mechanic)
Competitive Pay + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus - Excellent Benefits

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

Position overview: To provide timely, quality, and cost-effective repair and maintenance for a vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment that requires preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications, and repairs.

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Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for New Hires
• 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 $3.50/Hour
• $700 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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