Trailer Technician

UPS; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Trailer Technician to join their team. In this role, you will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on UPS trailers and tractors, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have documented experience as a trailer mechanic, proficiency with diagnostic equipment, and the ability to work in varying conditions. Joining this dynamic team means contributing to a culture that values innovation and teamwork, while also enjoying a range of benefits including extensive training, a 401(K) plan, and paid time off. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

401(K) Plan

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Medical-Dental-Vision Insurance

$0 Healthcare Premium

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Current documented trailer mechanic experience is essential.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and personal computers is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on trailers and tractors.
• Diagnose and repair non-power equipment including air brake systems.

Skills

Trailer Mechanic Experience

Diagnostic Equipment Usage

Hand Tool Proficiency

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Power Tools

Pneumatic Tools

Scan Tools

Job description

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Job Description:

Trailer Technician will perform preventative maintenance on UPS transportation trailers and tractors. Will properly diagnose and perform necessary repairs to non-power equipment, including air brake systems and electrical systems.

Ideal candidate will possess the following:

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

Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Meet D.O.T requirements
2. Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders and stairs, stand, walk, and turn/pivot frequently throughout the duration of the workday
3. Report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis
4. Ability to work varying shifts, additional hours and/or overtime depending on service needs
5. Sitting required infrequently throughout the duration of the workday
6. Lift, lower, push, pull, leverage and manipulate equipment and/or packages weighing up to 70 pounds
7. Assist in moving packages or equipment up to 150 pounds
8. Simple hand grasping, power hand grasping, fine hand manipulation, reaching from foot level to above shoulder level as necessary to complete assigned tasks
9. Operate standard/manual transmission
10. Operate power, pneumatic tools
11. 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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The starting pay rate is $39.02 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.