Trailer Mechanic Journeyman

UOH UPS Inc (Ohio); Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Extensive training

Growth opportunities

401(K)

Pension plan

Medical/dental/vision

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Stock purchase program

Job summary

UPS trailers and converter dollies require qualified maintenance personnel to perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and make repairs to air brake and electrical systems. The role involves working on UPS Transportation Trailers with a focus on safety and reliability, and requires regular communication with supervisors.

Ideal candidates will have current trailer mechanic experience, proficiency with diagnostic equipment and scan tools, and must own a complete set of hand tools.

Qualifications

• Current documented trailer mechanic experience
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer
• Possess a full complement of personal hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Meet D.O.T requirements
• Report to work regularly and on time
• Work varying shifts and overtime as needed
• Lift and move packages/equipment up to 150 pounds
• Operate standard/manual transmission and power tools
• Wear and use PPE as required

Skills

Trailer mechanics experience

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Scan tools

Personal computer

Job description

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Job Description:

Trailer Mechanic will 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. 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.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• 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
• Work in an environment with: variable temperatures and humidity (climatic conditions), exposure to cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, and noise, outside inclement weather
• Have a sufficient ability to communicate, through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions

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.

Pay Range:

For this union-represented posting, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

• Starting pay rate: $40.26/hr

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• extensive training
• growth opportunities
• 401(K)
• defined-benefit pension plan
• medical-dental and vision after waiting and or probation period
• paid vacation
• paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law
• paid holidays
• education assistance program
• discounted employee stock purchase program

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