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Mechanic Journeyman Floater- Travel required

UPS

Kankakee, ILHybridFull-time$28.69–47.81/hrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$28.69–47.81/hr
Location
Kankakee, ILHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Driver’s License

Job overview

UPS is hiring a Mechanic Journeyman Floater- Travel required. UPS seeks a reliable Automotive Technician to maintain a diverse fleet of delivery vehicles, tractors, and trailers, handling diesel, gasoline, and alternative fuel systems. The role involves troubleshooting hydraulic and air brakes, electrical and engine control systems, operating standard and manual transmissions, and using power and pneumatic tools. Candidates must hold an active driver’s license, be willing to travel, and possess required hand tools.

Key focus areas include Meets D.O.T requirements required by job assignment, Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs ladders and stairs, stands, walks, and turns/pivots frequently throughout duration of workday, and Sits infrequently, as required, throughout duration of workday.

Successful candidates bring Active Driver's License, Willingness To Travel, and Possess Required Hand Tools. Important skills include Troubleshooting Hydraulic Brakes, Troubleshooting Air Brakes, Troubleshooting Electrical Systems, Troubleshooting Engine Control, Maintaining Hydraulic Brakes, and Maintaining Air Brakes. Preferred (not required): Operating Standard Transmission, Operating Manual Transmission, Operating Power Tools, and Operating Pneumatic Tools.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Troubleshooting Hydraulic BrakesTroubleshooting Air BrakesTroubleshooting Electrical SystemsTroubleshooting Engine ControlMaintaining Hydraulic BrakesMaintaining Air BrakesMaintaining Electrical SystemsMaintaining Engine ControlOperating Standard TransmissionOperating Manual TransmissionOperating Power ToolsOperating Pneumatic ToolsUsing Diagnostic EquipmentUsing Scan ToolsUsing Personal ComputerDependabilityCooperative Work EnvironmentEffective CommunicationCooperative Work

Qualifications

D.O.T RequirementsActive Driver’s LicenseWillingness to TravelPossess Required Hand ToolsU.S. Citizen or National or Alien Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence or Alien Authorized to Work in the U.S.Current Documented Automotive Mechanical ExperienceClass a/B or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)Ability to Report to Work on a Regular and Timely BasisAbility to Complete Scheduled Workday on a Consistent BasisAvailable to Work Varying ShiftsAvailable for Additional Hours and/or OvertimeWears Personal Protective Equipment as Required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description:

UPS is currently seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join our outstanding fleet maintenance team.  He/She will maintain a diverse range of equipment including delivery vehicles, heavy duty on road tractors and trailers from a variety of manufacturers. Powered vehicle propulsion includes diesel, gasoline and alternative technology power plants (including compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, hybrid and electrical in some locations). Automotive Technicians must be skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining various systems including hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical and engine control.  If you're looking for an exciting career in the automotive industry, we want to hear from you! Automotive Technicians must be willing to travel .  Automotive Technicians must possess the required hand tools required to perform the applicable job assignment.  

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Meets D.O.T requirements required by job assignment

  • Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs ladders and stairs, stands, walks, and turns/pivots frequently throughout duration of workday

  • Sits infrequently, as required , throughout duration of workday

  • Exercises simple hand grasping, power hand grasping, fine hand manipulation, and reaching from foot level to above shoulder level as necessary to complete assigned tasks

  • Operates standard and manual transmission

  • Operates power and pneumatic tools

Requirements

  • Must have an active driver’s license issued by the state

  • Must be willing to travel .

  • Must possess the required hand tools required to perform the applicable job assignment.  

Knowledge and Skills

  • Current documented automotive mechanical experience

  • Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer

  • Possesses full complement of personal hand tools

  • Class A /B or A C ommercial Driver's License (CDL) - Preferred

  • Dependable with ability to report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete scheduled workday on a consistent basis

  • Available to work varying shifts, additional hours and/or overtime depending on service needs

  • Wears personal protective equipment as required

  • Works in an environment with variable temperatures and humidity (climatic conditions), exposure to cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, and noise, outside inclement weather, etc.

  • Works cooperatively in a diverse work environment

  • Communicates effectively through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The starting pay for this position is $28.69 per hour. Once 30-day probation period is complete pay will be set to top rate $47.81 . For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Hired applicants are eligible for weekly pay, extensive training, 401(K), defined-benefit pension plan, medical-dental and vision after waiting and 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.

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Pay Range:

For this union-represented posting, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. The starting pay rate for this position starts at $28.69/hr. The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Weekly pay, extensive training, growth opportunities, 401(K), defined-benefit pension plan, medical-dental and vision after 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.

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