Automotive Technician

UPS; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Stock purchase program

Job summary

UPS in San Antonio, Texas is seeking an Automotive Mechanic to join our fleet maintenance team. The Automotive Technician will maintain 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 CNG, LNG, propane, hybrid, and electric in some locations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of automotive mechanic experience working with medium‑duty and heavy‑duty vehicles.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and PCs.
• Experience working on diesel, gasoline and CNG.
• Hands‑on fleet repair, welding and cutting experience.
• Experience performing DOT inspections.
• Wears PPE and works in variable conditions.

Responsibilities

• Meets DOT requirements for the job assignment.
• Maintains a diverse fleet of delivery vehicles, heavy‑duty tractors, and trailers.
• Operates standard and manual transmissions and power tools.
• Uses diagnostic equipment and tools to troubleshoot and repair.
• Adheres to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Willing to work night shifts and overtime when needed.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diesel technology

Diagnostics tools

DOT inspections

Safety compliance

Welding & cutting

Team collaboration

Education

ASE Certification - preferred

Tech school background - preferred

Job description

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Job Description

Seeking a reliable Automotive Mechanic 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.

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 21 years or older
• Must be willing to work night shift - 7:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m., Monday-Friday
• Must possess the required hand tools required to perform the applicable job assignment.
• CDL Class A or B - Preferred

Knowledge And Skills

• Current documented 5 years of Automotive Mechanic experience working with medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer
• Experience working on diesel, gas and CNG
• Hands‑on experience with fleet repairs, welding and cutting.
• Experience performing DOT Inspections
• 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 effectivelythrough sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions
• Tech school background - preferred
• ASE Certification - preferred

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The starting pay for this position is $39.92 with a one- year progression to TOP PAY $46.97 per hour. 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: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

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.