Journeyman Automotive Technician

About the Role

UPS is currently seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join our outstanding fleet maintenance team. He/She will maintain a diverse range of equipment including delivery vehicles, heavy duty on road tractors and trailers from a variety of manufacturers. Powered vehicle propulsion includes diesel, gasoline and alternative technology power plants (including compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, hybrid and electrical in some locations). Automotive Technicians must be skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining various systems including hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical and engine control.

Schedule

• Must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shifts, including Monday through Friday, Sunday through Thursday as well as Tuesday through Saturday schedules, depending on the location's need
• Full time shifts: 8-10 hours per day, 4-5 days per 7-day week
• Available to work varying shifts, additional hours and/or overtime depending on service needs

Responsibilities

• Meets D.O.T 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
• Meets all requirements to be Power Industrial Truck Operations (PITO) certified

Qualifications

• Current documented automotive mechanical experience
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer
• Possesses full complement of personal hand tools
• Dependable with ability to report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete scheduled workday on a consistent basis
• 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
• Must be a 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. for this employer
• Employer will not sponsor visas for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Pay and Benefits

• Starting pay rate: $39.44/hr
• Weekly pay
• Extensive training and 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
• Uniforms provided