Ground Support Equipment Seasonal Mechanic

UPS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision after waiting

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

UPS in Louisville, KY is hiring a Seasonal Ground Support Equipment Technician to perform preventive maintenance on Ground Support Equipment (GSE). The role requires diagnosing issues and performing repairs on gas and diesel engines, hydraulic and air brake systems, and electrical systems.

The ideal candidate has documented GSE or fleet experience, air brakes experience, and can use diagnostic tools and a PC.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 carburetors, 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

Skills

GSE experience

Air brakes experience

Diagnostic tools

Personal tools

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Personal computer

Job description

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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 Will Possess The Following

• 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 carburetors, 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

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. 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.

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

Seasonal (Seasonal)

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.