Automotive Technician

United Parcel Service, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United Parcel Service, Inc. is seeking a Mechanic 1st Class to maintain and repair a wide range of equipment, including delivery vehicles, heavy-duty machinery, on-road tractors, and trailers from various manufacturers.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues in hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electronic systems, and engines, with additional duties as assigned. The role requires 3–5 years of preventive maintenance and electrical diagnostics experience on medium to heavy-duty vehicles,

Qualifications

• 3-5 years demonstrated experience in preventive maintenance, electrical diagnostics - medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Dealership and/or fleet maintenance environments experience.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs./32 kgs.

Responsibilities

• Repairs gas and propane vehicles.
• Operates standard and manual transmission; operates power and pneumatic tools; ensures all vehicles are maintained regularly and in a timely manner.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical diagnostics

Vehicle maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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Job Description

The Mechanic 1st Class is responsible for the upkeep and repair of a wide array of equipment, such as delivery vehicles, heavy-duty machinery, on-road tractors, and trailers sourced from different manufacturers. They specialize in diagnosing and fixing issues with hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electronic systems, and engines. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Repairs gas and propane vehicles.
• Operates standard and manual transmission Operates power and pneumatic tools Ensures all vehicles are maintained regularly and in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs ladders and stairs, stands, walks, and turns/pivots frequently throughout duration of workday. Minimum of 3-5 years demonstrated experience in preventive maintenance, electrical diagnostics - medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Dealership and/or fleet maintenance environments experience. Ability to lift 70 lbs./32 kgs.

Requirements

• Must have an active driver’s license issued by the state
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must be willing to work 4:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. shift, Monday-Friday
• Must possess the required hand tools required to perform the applicable job assignment.
• Meets D.O.T requirements required by job assignment

Compensation & Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The starting pay for this position is $40.11 per hour with a one-year progression to top pay $47.19. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Hired applicants are eligible for weekly pay, extensive training, 401(K), defined-benefit pension plan, medical-dental and vision after waiting and 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.

Other Criteria

Employer will not sponsor visas for position. Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate yourself - Required JOB LOCATION: MORRISTOWN, TENNESSEE 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.

Company History

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