Mechanic

UPS; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 41,539 - 59,162; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Discounted employee stock purchase program

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Rockford is looking for a Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance on ground support equipment. The ideal candidate must possess automotive mechanic experience, a full set of hand tools, and a valid CDL Class C or higher. Responsibilities include daily maintenance and diagnosing issues on various mechanical systems. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, including 401(K) and healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• Current documented automotive mechanic experience.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and computers.
• Must have a full complement of personal hand tools.
• Must possess valid CDL Class C or higher.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose issues and repair components as necessary.
• Operate and test ground equipment for performance.
• Document repairs, parts, and labor on the computer.

Skills

Automotive mechanic experience

Using diagnostic equipment

Possess a full complement of personal hand tools

CDL Class C or higher (CDL A or B)

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Computer for documentation

Job description

Mechanic

Candidate will possess personal knowledge and skills to perform preventative maintenance on UPS Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Will properly diagnose and perform necessary repairs to gas and diesel-powered engines, hydraulic and air brake systems, and electrical systems. Candidate must be willing to work the 2nd or 3rd shift. Schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday. An attractive pay and benefits package is offered. Uniforms are provided. Candidate must have all personal tools required to perform the job and will be required to appropriate necessary hand tools as required by job assignment.

Ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Current documented automotive mechanic experience
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer
• Possess a full complement of personal hand tools
• Must have CDL Class C or higher (CDL A or B)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and preventive maintenance on all Ground Support Equipment
• Diagnose problems using test equipment, and applicable manuals. Remove, test, repair or replace components and accessories such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition components and sensors.
• Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment.
• Document repairs, parts and labor on the computer.
• Meet D.O.T requirements
• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders and stairs, stand, walk, and turn/pivot frequently throughout the duration of the workday
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis
• Ability to work varying shifts, additional hours and/or overtime depending on service needs
• Sitting required infrequently throughout the duration of 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, 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
• Candidate will have to be fingerprinted

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The starting pay for this position is $36.55 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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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