Trailer Technician

UPS Supply Chain Solutions • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Trailer Technician (described in the posting as Trailer Mechanic) performs preventative maintenance on UPS transportation trailers and converter dollies. The role diagnoses and repairs non-powered equipment, including air brake and electrical systems. The position is permanent and union-represented, with wage rates and benefits governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The starting pay rate is $38.55 per hour.

Requirements

• Current documented trailer mechanic experience.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and a personal computer.
• Possess a full complement of personal hand tools.
• 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.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders and stairs, standing, walking, and turning or pivoting throughout the workday.
• Ability to sit infrequently during the workday.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, leverage, and manipulate equipment and/or packages weighing up to 70 pounds, and assist in moving packages or equipment weighing up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to perform simple and power hand grasping, fine hand manipulation, and reaching from foot level to above shoulder level as needed.
• Ability to work around variable temperatures and humidity, cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, noise, and inclement weather outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on UPS transportation trailers and converter dollies.
• Diagnose and perform necessary repairs to non-powered equipment, including air brake systems and electrical systems.
• Meet Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) requirements.
• Report to work regularly and on time and consistently complete the scheduled workday.
• Work varying shifts and additional hours or overtime as needed for service requirements.
• Operate standard/manual transmission vehicles and power and pneumatic tools.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Communicate sufficiently through sight, hearing, and/or other means to perform assigned tasks and maintain job safety.

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 leave and family and medical leave time as required by law
• Paid holidays
• Education assistance program
• Discounted employee stock purchase program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed