Diesel Mechanic/Technician - $2,500 Sign-On + Excellent Benefits

Company: FedEx - Technician San Luis Obispo, CA
Location: Buellton
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Job Description:

Now Hiring Diesel Technicians in San Luis Obispo, CA!
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus - 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 a vehicle fleet, including tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment that requires preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.

* 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

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Benefits:

* Shift: 12:00pm-8:30pm
* $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
* Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Benefits Starting at 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

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
* Other types of equipment may include trailers and forklifts as needed
* Paint and body work experience preferred
* Ability to work independently and/or as a team member
* Basic written and verbal communication skills

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FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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