Journeyman Mechanic

UOH UPS Inc (Ohio); Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Extensive training

Growth opportunities

401(K)

Pension plan

Medical-dental and vision

Job summary

UPS in Hartford, CT is seeking a Mechanic Journeyman to service a diverse fleet including delivery vehicles, heavy-duty tractors, and trailers. You will troubleshoot and repair hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls while working 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts.

Candidates must have an active US driver’s license; Class A/B CDL is preferred. Willingness to provide own hand tools and flexibility to work various schedules is required.

Qualifications

• Current automotive mechanical experience
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and PC
• Possesses full complement of personal hand tools
• Dependable with ability to report to work regularly and complete scheduled day
• Available to work varying shifts and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• 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
• Operates standard and manual transmission
• Operates power and pneumatic tools

Skills

Automotive experience

Diagnostic tools

Personal hand tools

Dependable attendance

Shift flexibility

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Scan tools

PC

Job description

Job Description

Seeking a reliable Mechanic Journeyman to join our outstanding fleet maintenance team. The Automotive Technician will be responsible for maintaining a diverse range of equipment, including delivery vehicles, heavy-duty on-road tractors, and trailers from various manufacturers. These vehicles' propulsion systems include diesel and gasoline. Automotive Technicians must be skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining various systems, including hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls. Automotive Technicians must be willing to work a 1st, 2nd or 3rd shifts, including Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday. 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

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.
• Class A/B or A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Current documented automotive mechanical experience
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer
• Possesses full complement of personal hand tools
• 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.

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 $35.42/hr.

Benefits

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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