Automotive Technician -TRAVEL REQUIRED

UPS; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Extensive training

Growth opportunities

401(K)

Pension plan

Medical/dental/vision after probation

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave & holidays

Education assistance

Stock purchase program

Job summary

UPS is seeking an Automotive Technician to join our fleet maintenance team in East Peoria, IL. The role involves maintaining a diverse range of delivery vehicles and tractors, including diesel, gasoline, and alternative power sources.

You will troubleshoot and service hydraulic brakes, electrical and engine control systems, and be ready for a 2nd or 3rd shift schedule depending on location needs. Candidates should have automotive mechanical experience, basic diagnostic tool use, and own a full

Qualifications

• Current automotive mechanical experience required.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and PC
• Possesses personal hand tools
• CDL preferred
• Willing to travel
• Able to work 8–10 hour shifts, 4–5 days a week

Responsibilities

• Meets D.O.T requirements.
• Bends, stoops, climbs, and lifts as needed.
• Operates standard and manual transmissions.
• Operates power and pneumatic tools.
• Works and communicates safely in a dynamic environment

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Hand tools

PC usage

Tool use

Diligence

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Scan tools

Job description

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Job Description

UPS is currently seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join our outstanding fleet maintenance team. Willmaintain a diverse range of equipment including delivery vehicles, heavy duty on road tractors and trailers from a variety of manufacturers. Powered vehicle propulsion includes diesel, gasoline and alternative technology power plants (including compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, hybrid and electrical in some locations). Automotive Techniciansmust be skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining various systems including hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical and engine control. If you're looking for an exciting career in the automotive industry, we want to hear from you! 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.

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

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 Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - PREFERRED
• Travel - REQUIRED
• Worksfull time shifts: 8-10 hours per day, 4-5 days per 7-day week
• 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

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 $38.15/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