Automotive Technician Tifton, GA

UOH UPS Inc (Ohio); Pleasantdale (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS is seeking an Automotive Technician to maintain a diverse fleet, including delivery vehicles, tractors, and trailers. You will troubleshoot and service diesel, gasoline, and alternative propulsion systems, and work multiple shifts as needed.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, own hand tools, and experience with diagnostic equipment. CDL preferred. This is a full-time on-site role supporting a large logistics network.

Qualifications

• Active driver’s license issued by the state.
• Willing to work 2nd or 3rd shifts as required.
• Must possess the required hand tools for the job assignment.
• Current automotive mechanical experience.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and scan tools.
• Class A/B or A CDL - Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets D.O.T requirements for the job assignment.
• Operates standard and manual transmission vehicles.
• Uses power and pneumatic tools to complete tasks.
• Performs tasks requiring bending, stooping, and climbing as needed.
• Maintains safety and proper job conditions.

Skills

Driver's license

Automotive experience

Shift flexibility

CDL preferred

Diagnostic tools

Scan tools

Personal computer

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Scan tools

Personal computer

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 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. Automotive Technicians 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.Automotive Techniciansmust possess the required hand tools required to perform the applicable job assignment.

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

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The starting pay for this position is $40.11 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.

Employee Type: Permanent 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.

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