Journeyman Automotive Technician

United Parcel Service, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Extensive training

Growth opportunities

401(K)

Pension plan

Medical-dental and vision after wait/1

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Discounted stock purchase

Job summary

UPS is seeking an Automotive Technician to join our fleet maintenance team. You will maintain a diverse range of delivery vehicles powered by diesel, gasoline, or alternative power sources.

You will troubleshoot and service hydraulic brakes, electrical systems, and engine control while working 8–10 hour shifts, with a 5:00pm–1:30am schedule and varying hours as needed. UPS provides weekly pay, extensive training, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior automotive mechanical experience.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and scan tools.
• Possesses full complement of personal hand tools.
• Willing to work full-time shifts, overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Meets applicable DOT requirements per job assignment.
• Operates standard and manual transmission vehicles and pneumatic tools.
• Uses diagnostic equipment and scan tools as part of maintenance tasks.
• Maintains safety and works in environments with varying conditions.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

PITO certification

Job description

Job Description

UPS is currently seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join our outstanding fleet maintenance team. He/She will maintain a diverse range of equipment of delivery vehicles. 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 Technicians must be skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining various systems including hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical and engine control.

UPS offers attractive wages, benefits and paid vacations. Uniforms are also provided.

Automotive Technicians must 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
• Meets all requirements to be Power Industrial Truck Operations (PITO) certified

Shift Availability

Available Shift is 5:00pm - 1:30am

Knowledge and Skills

• Current documented automotive mechanical experience
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer
• Possesses full complement of personal hand tools
• Works full 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 effectively through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions

Other Criteria

Employer will not sponsor visas for position.

Employee Type: Permanent

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Pay Range and Benefits

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 $40.15/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

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