Ground Support Equipment Seasonal Mechanic

United Parcel Service, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Extensive training

401(K)

Defined-benefit pension plan

Medical, dental and vision after wait/

$0 healthcare premium

Paid vacation

Paid sick and family leave

Paid holidays

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

UPS is seeking a Seasonal Ground Support Equipment Technician in Louisville, KY to perform preventive maintenance on Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and diagnose/repair gas and diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems.

The ideal candidate has documented GSE and fleet experience, air brakes experience, and proficiency with diagnostic tools. A personal tool set is required for daily tasks in a dynamic, shop-floor environment.

Qualifications

• Ground support equipment and fleet/automotive experience.
• Experience with air brakes.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and PCs.
• Must own a full set of personal hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and preventive maintenance on all Ground Support Equipment.
• Diagnose problems using test equipment and manuals.
• Repair or replace components and accessories like carburetors, governors, air/oil cleaners, sensors.
• Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment.
• Document repairs, parts, and labor in the system.
• Work physically: lift, bend, climb, and move up to 150 pounds as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and report to work as scheduled.

Skills

Ground support equipment experience

Air brakes experience

Diagnostic equipment usage

Hand tools

Tools

Tools familiarity

Job description

Opportunity Overview

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Job Description

Seasonal Ground Support Equipment Technician perform preventative maintenance on Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Will properly diagnose and perform necessary repairs to gas and diesel-powered engines, hydraulic and air brake systems, and electrical systems.

Ideal Candidate

• Documented ground support equipment and fleet/automotive experience
• Documented air brakes experience
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer
• Possess a full complement of personal hand tools

Job Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and preventive maintenance on all Ground Support Equipment
• Diagnose problems using test equipment, and applicable manuals
• Remove, test, repair or replace components and accessories such as carbureters, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition components and sensors
• Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment
• Document repairs, parts, and labor on the computer
• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders and stairs, stand, walk, and turn/pivot frequently throughout the duration of the workday
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis
• Ability to work varying shifts, additional hours and/or overtime depending on service needs
• Sitting required infrequently throughout the duration of the workday
• Lift, lower, push, pull, leverage, and manipulate equipment and/or packages weighing up to 70 pounds
• Assist in moving packages or equipment up to 150 pounds
• Simple hand grasping, power hand grasping, fine hand manipulation, reaching from foot level to above shoulder level as necessary to complete assigned tasks
• Operate standard/manual transmission
• Operate power, pneumatic tools
• Required to wear personal protective equipment
• Work in an environment with variable temperatures and humidity (climatic conditions), exposure to cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, and noise, outside inclement weather
• Work cooperatively in a diverse work environment
• Have a sufficient ability to communicate, through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions

Benefits and Compensation

The base pay for this position is $40.21 per hour. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

• 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

Seasonal (Seasonal)

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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.

Company Overview

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