Technician/Diesel Mechanic
Company: FedEx Freight
Location: Kettleman City
Posted on: January 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Starting Rate of Pay: $32.55 / hour As a Diesel 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 equipment2. Performs basic diagnostics to
identify source of trouble and makes necessary adjustments to
equipment for safe and efficient operation3. Works with other
technicians in performing preventative maintenance and repairs4.
Ensures proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance
performed, completes reports in writing and electronically5.
Performs safety inspections of equipment and documents the work6.
Performs paint and body work on vehicles, as required7. Comply with
all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company
policies/procedures8. 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 needJob Type:
Full-timePay: From $32.55 per hourBenefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount
Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account
Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceExperience level: 1
yearSchedule: 8 hour shiftExperience: Diesel engine repair: 1 year
(Preferred) Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location:
One location
Keywords: FedEx Freight, Visalia , Technician/Diesel Mechanic, Professions , Kettleman City, California
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