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Now Hiring Diesel Technicians in New Orleans, LA!
Starting at $30.30 Per Hour + Excellent Benefits
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Paid First Pay Period*
FedEx Freight is looking for people to fill Shop Technician positions.
Position overview: provide timely, quality, and cost-effective repair and maintenance for a vehicle fleet including tractors, trailers, forklifts and other equipment that requires preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications and documentation to ensure a safe and efficient fleet of vehicles.
- STEP ONE: Complete this short form
- STEP TWO: Complete the online technician application on the FedEx Careers page (provided upon completion of STEP ONE)
- STEP THREE: Connect with a FedEx career specialist; we will contact you upon completion of the FedEx Freight application
Start Working with FedEx - Apply Now and Call (855) 554-5320!
Benefits:
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Paid First Pay Period*
- Starting at $30.30 Per Hour
- 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 $5.50/Hour
- $1,000 Tool Allowance Per Year
- $120 Shoe Allowance
*Rehires and transfers are not eligible
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
Start Working with FedEx - Apply Now and Call (855) 554-5320!
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet