1st class Mechanic in Covington, Louisiana

UPS Supply Chain Solutions•Covington, KY

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About The Position

UPS is seeking a reliable Automotive Technician for its fleet maintenance team in Covington, Louisiana. The role maintains a diverse range of equipment, including delivery vehicles, heavy-duty on-road tractors, and trailers from various manufacturers. Vehicle propulsion systems include diesel, gasoline, and, in some locations, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, hybrid, and electric technologies. The technician troubleshoots and maintains hydraulic and air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls. The position requires an active state-issued driver’s license, the personal hand tools needed for the assignment, and willingness to work second or third shifts on schedules determined by location needs. The technician must meet applicable D.O.T. requirements and follow required personal protective equipment and safety practices. The role is permanent and pays a starting rate of $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 applicable waiting or probation periods, a $0 healthcare premium, paid vacation, paid sick and family and medical leave as required by law, paid holidays, and a discounted employee stock purchase program.

Requirements

Have an active driver’s license issued by a state.
Be willing 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.
Possess the hand tools required for the applicable job assignment.
Have current documented automotive mechanical experience.
Have experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and a personal computer.
Possess a full complement of personal hand tools.
Be dependable, report to work regularly and on time, and complete scheduled workdays consistently.
Be available for varying shifts, additional hours, and/or overtime depending on service needs.
Be able to perform the physical activities described, including frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, standing, walking, turning, grasping, hand manipulation, and reaching.
Be able to work in variable temperatures and humidity, with exposure to cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, noise, and inclement outdoor weather.
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) preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot fleet equipment, including delivery vehicles, heavy-duty on-road tractors, and trailers.
Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls.
Meet D.O.T. requirements applicable to the job assignment.
Operate standard and manual transmission vehicles.
Operate power and pneumatic tools.
Wear personal protective equipment as required.
Communicate effectively and work cooperatively in a diverse work environment while maintaining safe working conditions.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Extensive training
401(k)
Defined-benefit pension plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after applicable waiting or probation periods
$0 healthcare premium
Paid vacation
Paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law
Paid holidays
Discounted employee stock purchase program