Trailer Mechanic Journeyman – Training & Benefits

UOH UPS Inc (Ohio); Hodgkins (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Extensive training

401(k)

Pension plan

Medical-dental-vision benefits

No healthcare premium

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee stock purchase program

Growth opportunities

Education assistance

Job summary

UPS is seeking a dedicated Trailer Mechanic in the United States to perform preventative maintenance on transportation trailers and converter dollies, diagnose problems, and complete repairs to air brake and electrical systems.

The ideal candidate will have trailer mechanic experience, proficiency with diagnostic equipment and scan tools, and own a full set of hand tools; ability to work varied shifts and meet safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• 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

Skills

Trailer mechanic experience

Diagnostic tools usage

Personal hand tools

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Scan tools

Personal hand tools

Job description

UPS is seeking a dedicated Trailer Mechanic in the United States to perform preventative maintenance on transportation trailers and converter dollies, diagnose problems, and complete repairs to air brake and electrical systems.

The ideal candidate will have trailer mechanic experience, proficiency with diagnostic equipment and scan tools, and own a full set of hand tools; ability to work varied shifts and meet safety standards in a fast-paced environment.