Automotive Technician -TRAVEL REQUIRED

UPS Supply Chain Solutions•Peoria, IL

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About The Position

UPS is seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join its fleet maintenance team. The technician 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, including compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, hybrid, and electric systems in some locations. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining systems such as hydraulic and air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls. Travel is required. Technicians must be willing to work second- or third-shift schedules. Depending on location needs, schedules may run Monday through Friday, Sunday through Thursday, or Tuesday through Saturday. Work shifts are 8–10 hours per day, 4–5 days per seven-day week. Varying shifts, additional hours, and overtime may be required based on service needs. This is a permanent position represented by a union; wage rates and benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Starting pay is $38.15 per hour.

Requirements

Current documented automotive mechanical experience.
Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and a personal computer.
Possess a full complement of personal hand tools.
Be willing to travel; travel is required.
Be available to work second or third shifts and varying schedules based on location needs.
Work full-time shifts of 8–10 hours per day, 4–5 days per seven-day week.
Be available for varying shifts, additional hours, and/or overtime depending on service needs.
Meet D.O.T. requirements required by the job assignment.
Be able to perform frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders and stairs, standing, walking, and turning or pivoting; sitting is infrequent.
Use hand grasping, power hand grasping, fine hand manipulation, and reaching from foot level to above shoulder level as necessary.
Work in variable temperatures and humidity, with possible exposure to cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, noise, and inclement outdoor weather.
Communicate through sight, hearing, and/or other means to perform assigned tasks and maintain safety.
Meet the stated work authorization requirement: be a U.S. Citizen or National, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain delivery vehicles, heavy-duty on-road tractors, and trailers from a variety of manufacturers.
Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls.
Meet D.O.T. requirements required by the job assignment.
Operate standard and manual transmission vehicles.
Operate power and pneumatic tools.
Wear personal protective equipment as required.
Communicate effectively to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.
Work cooperatively in a diverse work environment.
Report to work regularly and on time and complete scheduled workdays consistently.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Extensive training
Growth opportunities
401(k)
Defined-benefit pension plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after the applicable waiting and/or probation period
Paid vacation
Paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law
Paid holidays
Education assistance program
Discounted employee stock purchase program