Automotive Journeyman Mechanic
About The Position
UPS is seeking a reliable Automotive Mechanic to join its fleet maintenance team. The role maintains a diverse range of equipment, including delivery vehicles, heavy-duty on-road tractors, and trailers from various manufacturers. Vehicles may use diesel, gasoline, or alternative propulsion technologies such as compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, hybrid, and electric systems, depending on the location. The mechanic troubleshoots and maintains systems including hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls. The position is located in Owensboro, Kentucky. The schedule may involve first, second, or third shifts, varying shifts, additional hours, and overtime depending on service needs. The starting pay is $40.26 per hour, with a two-year progression to a top rate of $47.37 per hour. The position is permanent. Applicants must be located in the same geographic area or be willing to relocate at their own expense, and UPS will not sponsor visas.
Requirements
- Active driver’s license issued by a state.
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Willingness to work first, second, or third shift and varying shifts; additional hours and overtime may be required depending on service needs.
- Must possess the hand tools required for the applicable job assignment.
- 3–5 years of experience as an automotive mechanic working with medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
- Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and a personal computer.
- Experience working on diesel and gasoline vehicles.
- Hands-on experience with fleet repairs, welding, and cutting.
- Experience performing D.O.T. inspections.
- Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, standing, walking, and turning or pivoting; occasional sitting; and hand grasping, fine hand manipulation, and reaching from foot level to above shoulder level.
- Ability to work in variable temperatures and humidity, and with cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, noise, and outdoor inclement weather.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.
- Must currently be located in the same geographic location as the job or be willing to relocate at personal expense.
Nice To Haves
- CDL Class A or B.
Responsibilities
- Maintain delivery vehicles, heavy-duty on-road tractors, and trailers.
- Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic brake, air brake, electrical, and engine control systems.
- Meet D.O.T. requirements as required by job assignment.
- Operate standard and manual transmission vehicles.
- Operate power and pneumatic tools.
- Use diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and a personal computer to perform vehicle work.
- Perform fleet repairs, welding, cutting, and D.O.T. inspections.
- Wear personal protective equipment as required.
- Work cooperatively in a diverse work environment and communicate effectively to perform assigned tasks safely.
- Report to work regularly and on time and complete scheduled workdays consistently.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Extensive training
- 401(k)
- Defined-benefit pension plan
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after the applicable waiting 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
