Mechanic 1st class

UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Mechanic 1st Class in Baton Rouge to maintain and repair a range of equipment including delivery vehicles, heavy-duty machinery, on-road tractors, and trailers.

The role focuses on diagnosing and fixing hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electronic systems, and engines. The position requires physical stamina, the ability to work flexible shifts, and hands-on proficiency with power and pneumatic tools.

Qualifications

• Able to lift 70 lbs (32 kg) repeatedly.
• Flexible shifts, up to 5 days per week.
• Must possess the required hand tools to perform the job.
• Meets D.O.T. requirements for the assignment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 3 years experience in preventive maintenance and electrical diagnostics.
• Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, and climbs ladders throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Repairs propane and gas vehicles.
• Operates standard and manual transmission.
• Operates power and pneumatic tools.
• Ensures all vehicles are maintained regularly and in a timely manner.

Skills

Lifts 70 lbs

Flexible shifts

Hand tools

DOT compliance

Valid driver's license

Preventive maintenance experience

Electrical diagnostics experience

Tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

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Job Description:

Job Summary

The Mechanic 1st Class is responsible for the upkeep and repair of a wide array of equipment, such as delivery vehicles, heavy-duty machinery, on-road tractors, and trailers sourced from different manufacturers. They specialize in diagnosing and fixing issues with hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electronic systems, and engines. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Repairs propane and gas vehicles.

• Operates standard and manual transmission

• Operates power and pneumatic tools

• Ensures all vehicles are maintained regularly and in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift 70 lbs./32 kgs.

• Availability to work flexible shifts, up to 5 days per week

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

• Meets D.O.T requirements required by job assignment

• Valid driver’s license

• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in preventive maintenance, electrical diagnostics

• Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs ladders and stairs, stands, walks, and turns/pivots frequently throughout duration of workday

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The starting pay for this position is $40.11 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

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.