Automotive and Fleet Maintenance Mechanic

UPS; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS in Secaucus, NJ seeks an Automotive Technician to maintain a diverse fleet, including delivery vehicles, heavy-duty tractors, and trailers. You will work with diesel, gasoline, and alternative fuels, and troubleshoot hydraulic brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls.

The role offers variable shifts, including potential 3rd shift and overnight hours, with a focus on safety and teamwork. A valid driver’s license and your own hand tools are required.

Qualifications

• Active automotive repair experience.
• Experience using diagnostic tools and PCs.
• Possesses a complete set of personal hand tools.
• Reliable with consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Meets D.O.T. requirements for the assignment.
• Bends, crouches, climbs, and stands as needed.
• Operates vehicles with standard or manual transmission.
• Uses hand tools and power tools to service the fleet.

Skills

Automotive mechanical experience

Driver's license

Diagnostic tools usage

Hand tools ownership

Ability to work varying shifts

Safety-conscious

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Personal computer

Job description

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Job Description

Seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join our outstanding fleet maintenance team. The Automotive Technician will be responsible for maintaining a diverse range of equipment, including delivery vehicles, heavy-duty on-road tractors, and trailers from various manufacturers. These vehicles' propulsion systems include diesel, gasoline, and alternative technologies such as 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 systems, and engine controls.

Monday - Friday possible 3rd shift/overnight hours. Join a versatile team in a dynamic coverage role offering diverse shift opportunities and the chance to support critical business operations across varying weekly schedules.

Automotive Technicians must possess the required hand tools required to perform the applicable job assignment.

Location: 47 Hartz Way Secaucus NJ 07094

Responsibilities And Duties

• 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

Requirements

• Must have an active driver’s license issued by the state
• 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.
• Must possess the required hand tools required to perform the applicable job assignment.

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/B or A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Preferred
• 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

Employee Type

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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.

Basic Qualifications

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.