Job Details
Sr Mechanic/Sr Technician & Mechanic/Technician
FedEx Freight
Sr Mechanic/Sr Technician &
Mechanic/Technician
Des Moines, IA
Starting Pay Rate of $34.63 per hour for Sr. Technicians
Starting Pay Rate of $31.03 per hour for Technicians
Additional $5.50 per hour for A.S.E. Master Certification
Tuition Reimbursement for Diesel Mechanic ASE Certifications
Shift Differential Pay Available
$1,000 Annual Tool Reimbursement Allowance
Begin your career with the FedEx Team and be a part of one of the most well-known and reliable companies in the world.
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:
* Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance
* Disability & life insurance
* 401K with company match
* Credit union
* Weekly Pay
* Direct deposit
* Flex-spending acct for medical and dependent care
* 8 paid holidays annually
* Paid personal/sick time
* Paid vacation time
* Tuition reimbursement
* Wellness Programs
Sr Technician Requirements:
* 5 years of experience performing vehicle maintenance
* Heavy-duty vehicle maintenance certificate obtained from an accredited vehicle maintenance vocational/trade school may substitute for one year of vehicle maintenance experience
* Master ASE certification may substitute for an additional two years of vehicle maintenance experience
* Demonstrated competency in repair and maintenance of Brakes, Electrical, PMI, Powertrain, and Trailing Equipment
* In-depth knowledge of gas and diesel engines and on-board computers
* Expertise in the use and operation of testing equipment, gauges and tools associated with vehicle troubleshooting and repairs
Technician Requirements:
* 1 year of experience performing vehicle maintenance or either possess (or be within 60 days of obtaining) a vehicle maintenance certificate from an accredited vocational/trade school OR completion of the FedEx Freight, Inc. Apprentice Program with satisfactory performance
* Knowledge of the use and operation of testing equipment, gauges and tools associated with vehicle troubleshooting and repairs
* Basic knowledge of gas and diesel engines
Requirements for both positions:
* Ability to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual and automatic transmission
* Proficient computer skills including maintenance programs and diagnostic systems
* One or more Medium/Heavy Truck ASE Certifications and Class-A CDL preferred
* High School diploma or GED preferred
Interested candidates may submit their resume at:
Additional qualifications and requirements will be found at www.careers.fedex.com/freight.
This position is ideal for Diesel Technicians, Diesel Techs, or Diesel Mechanics who currently or have worked in the past for FedEx, FedEx Freight, Amazon, UPS or have experience repairing diesel engines.
This is also a job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.