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

Company: FedEx - Technician Baton Rouge, LA
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: October 16, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Now Hiring Technicians (Diesel Mechanic) Earn $25.25/Hour + 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 vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment that requires preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications, and repairs. Benefits: * Earn $25.25/Hour * Competitive Pay * Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance * 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 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 Start Working with FedEx - Apply Now!

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