Journeyman Technician

UPS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 43,392 - 61,801; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

$0 healthcare premium

Discounted employee stock purchase program

Job summary

UPS is seeking a Trailer Mechanic in Louisville, Kentucky to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on transportation trailers and converter dollies. The ideal candidate must hold a Class A CDL, have experience with trailer repair, and be able to work in varying environmental conditions. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to operate hand tools. Compensation starts at $38.18 per hour with comprehensive benefits including paid vacation and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• U.S. Citizenship or authorized work status required.
• Experience in trailer or dolly equipment repair necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on UPS Transportation Trailers.
• Diagnose and repair air brake and electrical systems.
• Meet D.O.T requirements.

Skills

CDL qualification

Ability to operate pneumatic tools

Mechanical repair experience

Physical stamina

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Trailer Mechanic will perform preventative maintenance on UPS Transportation Trailers and Converter Dollies. Properly diagnose and perform necessary repairs to non-power equipment, including air brake systems and electrical systems.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Meet D.O.T requirements and be CDL qualified as required by job assignment
• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders and stairs, stand, walk, and turn/pivot frequently throughout the workday
• Full time: 8-10 hours per day, 4-5 days per 7-day week
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday consistently
• Ability to work varying shifts, additional hours and/or overtime depending on service needs
• Sitting required infrequently throughout the workday
• Lift, lower, push, pull, leverage, and manipulate equipment and/or packages weighing up to 70 pounds
• Assist in moving packages or equipment up to 150 pounds
• Simple hand grasping, power hand grasping, fine hand manipulation, reaching from foot level to above shoulder level as necessary to complete assigned tasks
• Operate standard/manual transmission
• Operate power, and pneumatic tools
• Required to wear personal protective equipment
• Must meet all requirements to be Power Industrial Truck Operations (PITO) certified
• Work in an environment with variable temperatures and humidity (climatic conditions), exposure to cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, and noise, outside inclement weather
• Work cooperatively in a diverse work environment
• Have a sufficient ability to communicate, through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions

Basic Qualifications

• 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.
• Must have your own complete set of hand tools
• Must have experience completing repairs and or bodywork on trailer or dolly equipment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) REQUIRED
• Working in inclement weather is required
• Overtime and variable hours are required during peak season.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The starting pay for this position is $38.18 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.

Employee Type

Permanent

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.