Automotive Journeyman Technician

UPS Supply Chain Solutions•Davenport, IA

12d

About The Position

UPS is seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join its fleet maintenance team. The role maintains a diverse range of delivery vehicles powered by diesel, gasoline, and alternative technologies, including compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, hybrid, and electric powertrains in some locations. Technicians troubleshoot and maintain vehicle systems such as hydraulic and air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls. The available shift is 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Employees work full-time shifts of 8–10 hours per day, 4–5 days per seven-day week, and may need to work varying shifts, additional hours, or overtime depending on service needs. The position is permanent. UPS provides uniforms, and technicians must provide the personal hand tools required for their assignment.

Requirements

Current documented automotive mechanical experience.
Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and a personal computer.
Possess a full complement of personal hand tools.
Ability to work full-time shifts of 8–10 hours per day, 4–5 days per seven-day week.
Dependable attendance and ability to complete scheduled workdays consistently.
Availability to work varying shifts, additional hours, and/or overtime depending on service needs.
Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders and stairs, standing, walking, and turning or pivoting; sitting infrequently; and hand grasping, fine manipulation, and reaching from foot level to above shoulder level.
Ability to work in variable temperatures and humidity, around cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, noise, and outside inclement weather.
Ability to communicate through sight, hearing, and/or other means to perform assigned tasks and maintain job safety.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.
Employer will not sponsor visas for this position.

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot delivery vehicles and their systems, including hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls.
Meet Department of Transportation requirements applicable to the job assignment.
Operate vehicles with standard and manual transmissions.
Operate power and pneumatic tools.
Meet all requirements for Power Industrial Truck Operations (PITO) certification.
Wear personal protective equipment as required.
Work cooperatively in a diverse work environment and communicate effectively to perform assigned tasks safely.