Journeyman Automotive Technician - Light & Medium Duty Fleet Vehicles

VetJobs; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k)

Medical, dental & vision

No health premium

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

UPS in Columbus, Nebraska, is seeking a Journeyman Automotive Technician to maintain, diagnose and repair a fleet of package delivery vehicles. The role requires extensive hands-on experience with gasoline engines and electrical systems, plus strong diagnostic ability.

Shifts include nights (5:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.). DOT compliance, a valid driver’s license, and tools are required. Salary ranges up to $75,000–$100,000 annually with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing light- to medium-duty vehicles.
• Comfort with gasoline-powered engine diagnostics and emissions systems.
• All applicants must meet DOT and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Meets DOT requirements for the job assignment.
• Diagnose and repair gasoline/diesel fleet vehicles and light- to medium-duty trucks.
• Operate tools and equipment; work with standard and manual transmissions.
• Maintain safe work practices and report to work reliably.

Skills

Gasoline engine diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

Drivability diagnostics

Steering & suspension

Diagnostic tools

CDL (preferred)

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Scan tools

Personal computer

Job description

Job Description

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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

Auto req ID 484191BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Requirements

Required Experience

• 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 effectivelythrough 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.

Salary

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.

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.

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.

City

Columbus

State

Nebraska

Job Category

Technician

Job Code

Technician_ _Technician

Affiliate Sponsor

UPS

Salary Range

$75,000-$100,000