Automotive Technician CDL required

UPS; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 44,585 - 63,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

UPS in Buffalo, NY is seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join our fleet maintenance team. Responsibilities include maintaining delivery vehicles and heavy-duty tractors, troubleshooting various systems, and working flexible shifts.

This is a permanent position with a starting pay rate of $39.23/hour plus benefits, such as weekly pay, training, and medical coverage. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and relevant automotive experience.

Qualifications

• Must have an active driver’s license issued by the state.
• Current documented automotive mechanical experience required.
• Possesses a full complement of personal hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a diverse range of delivery vehicles and heavy-duty tractors.
• Skillfully troubleshoot and maintain various automotive systems.
• Work varying shifts and provide dependable attendance.

Skills

Automotive mechanical experience

Diagnostic equipment usage

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

Class B or A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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 electric 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 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 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 effectively through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions

Employee Type

Permanent

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 $39.23/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.

Equal Opportunity

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