FedEx Freight

Technician Diesel Mechanic

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Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Job status
Full time
Benefits
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401K / Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
Pay
$29.55 – Hourly
Job description

FedEx Freight has immediate openings for Diesel Technicians / Mechanics for our facilities in the Kansas City area.


The primary duty of this individual will be 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.

We offer a starting pay rate of $29.55 per hour with an additional $3.00 per hour if they have ASE certification.


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 bodywork experience preferred

• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member

• Basic written and verbal communication skills


Additional Qualifications:

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 bodywork 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.


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


We are an EOE employer


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