Journeyman Mechanic

UPS Supply Chain Solutions; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Extensive training

Growth opportunities

401(K)

Pension plan

Job summary

UPS Supply Chain Solutions in Alexandria, VA is seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join our fleet maintenance team. You will maintain delivery vehicles, heavy-duty on-road tractors, and trailers from various manufacturers, with diesel, gasoline, and alternative powertrains.

The role requires diagnosing and repairing hydraulic brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls, performing safety checks, and meeting DOT requirements.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. driver’s license required.
• Willing to work 2nd or 3rd shifts including various schedules.
• Must possess the required hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Meet DOT requirements for job assignment.
• Operate, climb ladders, stand, walk, and perform movements as needed.
• Sit infrequently as required.
• Handle hand grasping and fine manipulation tasks.
• Operate standard and manual transmissions.
• Use power and pneumatic tools.

Skills

Automotive mechanic experience

Diagnostic tools expertise

Personal computer use

Hand tools

CDL preferred (Class A/B or A)

Reliability

Shift flexibility

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Scan tools

Personal computer

Job description

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Job Description:

Seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join our outstanding fleet maintenance team. The Automotive Technician will be responsible for maintaining a diverse range of equipment, including delivery vehicles, heavy‑dut​y on‑road tractors, and trailers from various manufacturers. These vehicles' propulsion systems include diesel, gasoline, and alternative technologies such as 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 systems, 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 have an active driver’s license issued by the state

• Must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shifts, including Monday through Friday, Sunday through Thursday as well as Tuesday through Saturday schedules , depending on the location’s need.

• Must possess the required hand tools required to perform the applicable job assignment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Current documented automotive mechanical experience

• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer

• Possesses full complement of personal hand tools

• Class A/B or A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Preferred at the time of hire. A CDL license must be obtained within the first year of employment.

• 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

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.

Pay Range:

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 $40.00/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