Mechanic 1st class

UPS; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(K)

Pension plan

Medical-dental-vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

UPS in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Mechanic 1st Class to maintain and repair delivery vehicles, heavy-duty machinery, on-road tractors and trailers.

You will diagnose hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electronic systems and engines, perform preventive maintenance, and use hand, power and pneumatic tools.

Starting pay is $40.11 per hour with weekly pay and benefits including 401(k) and pension, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, holidays and an employee stock purchase program.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 70 lbs./32 kgs.
• Flexible shifts, up to 5 days per week
• Must possess the required hand tools to perform the job
• Meets D.O.T requirements
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in preventive maintenance and electrical diagnostics
• Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, climbs ladders and stairs, stands, walks and pivots throughout shift

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical repair

Valid driver's license

Tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Diagnostic 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.