Trailer Mechanic

United Parcel Service Of America; Earth City (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a Fortune Global 500 organization as a trailer mechanic. You'll perform preventative maintenance and repairs on UPS Transportation Trailers, ensuring safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates have experience with diagnostic tools and hand tools. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits including 401(K) and paid leave.

Benefits

401(K)

medical-dental and vision insurance

paid vacation

paid sick leave

employee stock purchase program

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift.
• Must meet D.O.T requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on UPS Transportation Trailers.
• Diagnose and repair non-power equipment including air brake systems.
• Lift and manipulate equipment and packages weighing up to 150 pounds.

Skills

trailer mechanic experience

diagnostic equipment

hand tools

Job description

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Job Description:

Candidate will possess personal knowledge and skills to perform preventative maintenance on UPS Transportation Trailers and Converter Dollies. Will properly diagnose and perform necessary repairs to non-power equipment, including air brake systems and electrical systems. Candidate must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift. Schedules include Monday through Friday and Sunday through Thursday and Tuesday through Saturday.

***Advancement opportunity by seniority to Power Position with higher pay***

Ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Current documented trailer mechanic experience

• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer

• Possess a full complement of personal hand tools

Job Responsibilities

• 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

• CDL A - Preferred

• Operate standard/manual transmission

• Required to wear personal protective equipment

• 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

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The starting pay for this position is$29.15 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.