Heavy Duty Technician

Job Description

Maintains a diverse range of equipment including delivery vehicles, heavy duty machinery, on road tractors, and trailers from a variety of manufacturers.

Troubleshoots and maintains/repairs various systems including hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electronics, and engines.

Performs other tasks as requested.

Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following

• Current documented tractor shifter mechanic experience
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer
• Possess a full complement of personal hand tools

Responsibilities & Duties

• Meet D.O.T requirements and be CDL qualified as required by job assignment
• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders and stairs, stand, walk, and turn/pivot frequently throughout the duration of the workday
• Full time: 8-10 hours per day, 4-5 days per 7-day week
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis
• Able to work varying shifts, additional hours and/or overtime depending on service needs
• Sitting required infrequently throughout the duration of the workday
• Lift, lower, push, pull, leverage, and manipulate equipment and/or packages weighing up to 70 pounds
• Assist in moving packages or equipment up to 150 pounds
• Simple hand grasping, power hand grasping, fine hand manipulation, reaching from foot level to above shoulder level as necessary to complete assigned tasks
• Operate standard/manual transmission
• Operate power, pneumatic tools

Required Skills

• Work in an environment with variable temperatures and humidity (climatic conditions)
• Exposure to cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, and noise, outside inclement weather
• Work cooperatively in a diverse work environment
• Have a sufficient ability to communicate, through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have your own complete set of hand tools
• Must have experience completing repairs and or body work on trailer or dolly equipment
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Class A/B or A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Must obtain within a year of hire

Other Criteria

• UPS is an equal opportunity employer
• UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law

Pay Range

The starting pay rate for this position starts at $39.49/hr. The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

• Weekly pay
• Extensive training
• Growth opportunities
• 401(K)
• Defined-benefit pension plan
• Medical-dental and vision after waiting and or probation period
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law
• Paid holidays
• Education assistance program
• Discounted employee stock purchase program