Trailer Journeyman Mechanic - Temporary Position

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About the role

This is a temporary position lasting 120-360 days. The Trailer Mechanic will perform preventative maintenance on UPS Transportation Trailers and Converter Dollies, properly diagnose, and perform necessary repairs to non-power equipment, including air brake systems and electrical systems.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Meet D.O.T requirements
• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders and stairs, stand, walk, and turn/pivot frequently throughout the workday
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday consistently
• Ability to work varying shifts, additional hours, and/or overtime depending on service needs
• Sitting required infrequently throughout 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
• Operate standard/manual transmission
• Operate power and pneumatic tools
• Wear personal protective equipment
• Work in an environment with variable temperatures and humidity, exposure to cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, noise, and outside inclement weather
• Communicate effectively through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued by the state
• Must possess a full complement of personal hand tools
• Must have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience with tractor, trailers, brakes, tires, bodywork, welding, non-power equipment
• Must be able to work 7:00 p.m. - 3:30 a.m.
• CDL Class A or B preferred
• 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
• Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate yourself

Qualifications

• Current documented trailer or automotive mechanic experience
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and personal computer

Pay

The pay rate for this position is $40.79 per hour. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Extensive training
• 401(K)
• Defined-benefit pension plan
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits after waiting or probation period
• $0 healthcare premium
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law
• Paid holidays
• Discounted employee stock purchase program

Schedule

Must be able to work 7:00 p.m. - 3:30 a.m. Ability to work varying shifts, additional hours, and/or overtime depending on service needs.

JOB LOCATION: Reno Hub, Nevada
Employee Type: Seasonal