Technician / Mechanic Jobs

FedEx Freight

Technician / Mechanic

Chicago Heights, IL

Diesel engine experience required

Starting Pay Rate of $29.61 per hour

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 as a Technician 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

Requirements:

* 1 yr 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 ORcompletion 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

* Ability to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual and automatic transmission

* Basic 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 through the ‘Apply on Company Site’ button.

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.

As a member of the FedEx Corp. family of companies, FedEx Freight is a leading U.S. provider of next-day and second-day regional LTL freight services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29.61 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) matching

Experience:

• Vehicle maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
• Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Class A CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person