Automotive Technician CDL required

UPS; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Extensive training

Growth opportunities

401(k)

Pension plan

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Stock purchase

Job summary

UPS is seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join our fleet maintenance team. The technician will maintain delivery vehicles, heavy-duty tractors, and trailers, across varied propulsion systems including diesel, gasoline, and alternative fuels.

The role requires troubleshooting and maintenance of hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls. Candidates must have a valid state driver’s license and be willing to work second or third shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Current documented automotive mechanical experience.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer.
• Possesses full complement of personal hand tools.
• Class B or A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - REQUIRED.
• Dependable with ability to report to work regularly and on time.
• Willing to work varying shifts, overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs ladders and stairs, stands, walks, and turns/pivots frequently throughout the workday.
• Sits infrequently, as required, throughout the workday.
• Manual dexterity for hand grasping and tool use.
• Operates standard and manual transmission.
• Operates power and pneumatic tools.

Skills

Automotive mechanical experience

Diagnostic equipment

Scan tools

Personal computer

CDL Class B or A

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Scan 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.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 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
• Meets D.O.T requirements required by job assignment
• Must be willing to work 2ndor 3rdshifts, 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 B or A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - REQUIRED
• 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

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.

Pay Range

For this union-represented posting, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. The starting pay rate for this position starts at $40.26/hr.

The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

• Weekly pay
• extensive training
• growth opportunities
• 401(K)
• defined-benefit pension plan
• medical-dental and vision after waiting and or probation period
• paid vacation
• paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law
• paid holidays
• education assistance program
• discounted employee stock purchase program