Diesel Mechanic / Technician - Earn $25.25/Hour - Excellent Benefits

Company: FedEx - Technician Baton Rouge, LA
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: October 13, 2020

Job Description:

Now Hiring Technicians (Diesel Mechanic)Earn $25.25/Hour + Excellent BenefitsFedEx Freight is looking for people to fill Shop Technician positions. 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.Benefits: Earn $25.25/HourCompetitive PayHealth, Dental, Vision and Life InsurancePaid Vacation401(k)Personal/Sick Paid TimeHoliday PayWellness ProgramsLong and Short Term DisabilityStock Purchase PlanCredit AssociateDirect DepositTuition AssistanceShift Pay Differential for 2nd and 3rd ShiftsSafety Shoe ReimbursementASE Master's Certification Earns Additional $3.50/Hour$700 Tool Allowance Per Year$120 Shoe AllowanceResponsibilities:Performs preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipmentPerforms 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 workPerforms paint and body work on vehicles, as required Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/proceduresPerform other duties as requiredQualifications:High School Diploma (or GED), preferredMust 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 preferredMust possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasksValid driver s license may be required depending on work assignmentKnowledge of the use and operation of testing equipment, gauges and tools associated with vehicle troubleshooting and repairsBasic computer skills including maintenance programs, and diagnostic systemsBasic knowledge of gas and diesel enginesFamiliarity 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 handholdsPaint and body work experience preferred Ability to work independently and/or as a team memberBasic written and verbal communication skills Working Conditions:Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the jobExposure 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 needStart Working with FedEx - Apply Now!

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