Automotive Technician

Job Description

UPS is currently seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join their fleet maintenance team. The role involves maintaining a diverse range of equipment including delivery vehicles, heavy duty on-road tractors and trailers from various manufacturers. The powered vehicle propulsion includes diesel, gasoline, and alternative technologies such as compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, and hybrid and electric in some locations. Automotive Technicians must be skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining various systems including hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical, and engine control.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Mets DOT requirements required by job assignment
• Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs ladders and stairs, stands, walks, and turns/pivots frequently throughout duration of workday
• Sits infrequently, as required, throughout duration of workday
• Exercises simple hand grasping, power hand grasping, fine hand manipulation, and reaching from foot level to above shoulder level as necessary to complete assigned tasks
• Operates standard and manual transmission
• Operates power and pneumatic tools
• Mets all requirements to be Power Industrial Truck Operations (PITO) certified
• Must have PA State Inspection License

Knowledge And Skills

• Current documented automotive mechanical experience
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and personal computer
• Possesses full complement of personal hand tools
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Preferred

Basic Qualifications

• Works full time shifts: 8-10 hours per day, 4-5 days per 7-day week
• Dependable with ability to report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete scheduled workday on a consistent basis
• Available to work varying shifts, additional hours, and/or overtime depending on service needs
• Wears personal protective equipment as required
• Works in an environment with variable temperatures and humidity (climatic conditions), exposure to cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, and noise, outside inclement weather, etc.
• Works cooperatively in a diverse work environment
• Communicates effectively through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions