1st class Mechanic in Covington, Louisiana

UPS•New Orleans, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join UPS’s fleet maintenance team in Covington, Louisiana. The technician maintains a diverse range of equipment, including delivery vehicles, heavy-duty on-road tractors, and trailers from various manufacturers. Propulsion systems include diesel, gasoline, and, in some locations, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, hybrid, and electric technologies. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulic and air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls. Technicians must be willing to work second or third shifts on schedules that may include Monday through Friday, Sunday through Thursday, or Tuesday through Saturday, depending on location needs, and must have the hand tools required for their assignment. The position requires meeting applicable Department of Transportation requirements and performing physical tasks throughout the workday, including bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing, standing, walking, and reaching. The technician operates standard and manual transmission vehicles as well as power and pneumatic tools. The work environment may involve variable temperatures and humidity, cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, noise, and inclement weather. The starting pay is $40.11 per hour. Hired applicants are eligible for weekly pay, extensive training, a 401(k), a defined-benefit pension plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage after any applicable waiting or probationary period, a $0 healthcare premium, paid vacation, paid sick leave and family and medical leave as required by law, paid holidays, and a discounted employee stock purchase program. Employee type is permanent.

Requirements

Active driver’s license issued by a state.
Current documented automotive mechanical experience.
Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and a personal computer.
Possess the full complement of personal hand tools required for the applicable job assignment.
Willingness to work second or third shifts and schedules that may include Monday through Friday, Sunday through Thursday, or Tuesday through Saturday, depending on location needs.
Dependable, with the ability to report to work regularly and on time and consistently complete scheduled workdays.
Available to work varying shifts, additional hours, and/or overtime depending on service needs.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, standing, walking, turning, grasping, manipulation, and reaching.
Ability to work in variable temperatures and humidity, around cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, noise, and outside inclement weather.
Ability to communicate effectively through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise to perform assigned tasks and maintain job safety conditions.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the United States for this employer.

Nice To Haves

Class A/B or Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Maintain delivery vehicles, heavy-duty on-road tractors, and trailers.
Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls.
Meet Department of Transportation requirements applicable to the job assignment.
Operate standard and manual transmission vehicles.
Operate power and pneumatic tools.
Use required personal protective equipment.
Communicate and work cooperatively with others to perform assigned tasks safely.