Journeyman Automotive Technician – Light & Medium Duty Fleet Vehicles

UOH UPS Inc (Ohio); Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

UPS in Columbus, Nebraska, seeks a Journeyman Automotive Technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair UPS package delivery vehicles and light- to medium-duty fleet trucks. Strong focus on gasoline engines, electrical systems, brakes, steering, and engine controls.

DOT compliance and safety are emphasized. Candidates should have 3+ years of hands-on experience in a dealership, fleet, municipal, or independent repair setting, with ASE certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing light- to medium-duty automotive vehicles.
• Strong diagnostic capabilities in gasoline engine systems and drivability concerns.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and using diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Meet DOT requirements as assigned.
• Perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of UPS fleet vehicles and light- to medium-duty trucks.
• Operate standard and manual transmissions and power tools.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Gasoline engines

Electrical troubleshooting

Vehicle maintenance

Education

ASE certifications (desirable)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Scan tools

PC literacy

Job description

Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description: Seeking a reliable Journeyman Automotive Technician to join our outstanding fleet maintenance team. This position is primarily focused on the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of UPS package delivery vehicles and other light- to medium-duty fleet vehicles powered by gasoline and diesel engines. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands‑on experience performing automotive repairs on passenger vehicles, delivery vans, and medium‑duty trucks, with strong diagnostic capabilities in gasoline‑powered drivetrains, electrical systems, brakes, steering, suspension, and engine controls.

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 be 21 years or older
• Must have an active driver’s license issued by the state
• Must be willing to work night shift (5:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.), Monday through Friday
• Must possess the required hand tools required to perform the applicable job assignment
• Minimum 3 years of recent experience diagnosing and repairing light- to medium‑duty automotive vehicles in a dealership, fleet, municipal, or independent repair environment

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated extensive hands‑on experience diagnosing and repairing light- to medium‑duty automotive vehicles, including gasoline‑powered delivery vehicles
• Strong experience with gasoline engine diagnostics, emissions systems, drivability concerns, electrical troubleshooting, steering and suspension systems
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer

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 effectively through sight, hearing, and or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions. Advanced electrical diagnostic capabilities with strong working knowledge of gasoline‑powered engine management systems, brake systems, steering/suspension systems, drivability diagnostics, and computerized vehicle controls. ASE certifications are highly desired.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The starting pay for this position is $39,10 with a one- year progression to TOP PAY $46,25 per hour. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Benefits

• 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.

Other Criteria

• Employer will not sponsor visas for position.
• Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate yourself - Required JOB LOCATION: Columbus, Nebraska
• Employee Type: Permanent
• UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Equal Opportunity

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.

In 1907, two teenage entrepreneurs in a Seattle basement started with a $100 loan and created what would become the world’s largest package delivery service. Today, operating in more than 220 countries and territories, UPS is committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters. UPS and its more than 500,000 UPSers around the globe are a transportation and logistics leader, offering innovative solutions to customers, big and small. UPS understands and appreciates its responsibility to help build safe, stronger and more resilient communities founded on justice and economic opportunity for all, supported by a healthy, sustainable global environment.