Maintenance Technician

FedEx Freight is Now Hiring Maintenance Technicians in Wichita, KS!Starting at $30.70 per Hour - Comprehensive Benefits PackageHiring ImmediatelyPosition Overview: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.Anything's Possible at FedEx - Apply Today!Essential Functions:Performs preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipmentPerforms basic diagnostics to identify source of trouble and makes necessary adjustments to equipment for safe and efficient operationWorks with other technicians in performing preventative maintenance and repairsEnsures proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed, completes reports in writing and electronicallyPerforms safety inspections of equipment and documents the workPerforms paint and body work on vehicles, as requiredComply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/proceduresPerform other duties as requiredDisclaimer: 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 jobQualifications:High School Diploma (or GED), preferredMust 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 performanceOne or more Medium/Heavy Truck ASE Certifications and Class A CDL preferredMust possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasksValid driver's license may be required depending on work assignmentKnowledge of the use and operation of testing equipment, gauges and tools associated with vehicle troubleshooting and repairsBasic computer skills including maintenance programs, and diagnostic systemsBasic knowledge of gas and diesel enginesFamiliarity with precision measurement instruments, oxygen/acetylene equipment, and lifting devices (bottle, floor, wheel, or transmission jacks, floor cranes, etc.) preferredAble to frequently lift components weighing approximately 110 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another personAbility to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual and automatic transmissionAbility to enter and exit driver's compartment of truck and/or behind cab using normally available foot and handholdsPaint and body work experience preferredAbility to work independently and/or as a team memberBasic written and verbal communication skillsWorking Conditions:Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the jobExposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noiseMay be required to drive service van to off-site locations and perform workExposure to climate conditions of the geographic areaExposure to chemicals, oils, greases, paints or other irritantsHours may vary due to operational needAdditional Details:Starting at $30.70 per hourAdditional $5.50 per hour for candidates with A.S.E. Master Certification$1,000 annual tool reimbursement allowanceShift differential pay availableTuition reimbursement for Diesel Mechanic A.S.E. CertificationsFedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.Pay Transparency: The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).