Automotive Technician

UPS; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS in Asheville, NC is seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join our fleet maintenance team. You will maintain delivery vehicles, heavy-duty on-road tractors, and trailers, with diesel and gasoline propulsion systems, and troubleshoot hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls to keep our fleet on the road.

The successful candidate will meet DOT requirements, work varying shifts, and bring a full set of personal hand tools.

Qualifications

• Current automotive mechanical experience.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and scan tools.
• Possesses a full complement of personal hand tools.
• Class A/B CDL preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Meets D.O.T. requirements as required by the assignment.
• Operates standard and manual transmissions and power tools.
• Troubleshoots and maintains hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls.
• Performs tasks while wearing required PPE and following safety procedures.

Skills

Automotive experience

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools owned

CDL (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

PC usage

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 and gasoline. Automotive Technicians must be skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining various systems, including hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls.

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