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Mechanic Journeyman

UPS

Garden City, KSFull-time$39.95/hrPosted 5mo agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$39.95/hr
Location
Garden City, KS
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Class A Or B Commercial Driver's LicenseActive State Driver's License

Job overview

UPS is hiring a Mechanic Journeyman. UPS seeks a reliable Automotive Technician to maintain delivery vehicles, heavy‑duty tractors, and trailers, performing troubleshooting and maintenance on hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls while working varied shifts.

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 Operates standard and manual transmission.

Successful candidates bring D.O.T Requirements, Possess Required Hand Tools, and Active State Driver's License. Important skills include Troubleshooting, Maintaining Hydraulic Brakes, Maintaining Air Brakes, Maintaining Electrical Systems, Maintaining Engine Controls, and Operates Standard Transmission. Preferred (not required): Using Scan Tools, Using Personal Computer, Dependability, and Cooperative Work Environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TroubleshootingMaintaining Hydraulic BrakesMaintaining Air BrakesMaintaining Electrical SystemsMaintaining Engine ControlsOperates Standard TransmissionOperates Manual TransmissionOperates Power ToolsOperates Pneumatic ToolsUsing Diagnostic EquipmentUsing Scan ToolsUsing Personal ComputerDependableWorks CooperativelyCommunicates EffectivelyTroubleshooting Hydraulic BrakesTroubleshooting Air BrakesTroubleshooting Electrical SystemsTroubleshooting Engine ControlsOperating Standard TransmissionOperating Manual TransmissionOperating Power ToolsOperating Pneumatic ToolsDependabilityCooperative Work EnvironmentEffective Communication

Qualifications

DOT RequirementsActive State Driver's LicensePossess Required Hand ToolsUS Citizen or National or Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence or Authorized to Work for This EmployerCurrent Documented Automotive Mechanical ExperienceClass a or B Commercial Driver's License

Benefits

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

Full job description

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Job Description:

Seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join our outstanding fleet maintenance team. The Automotive Technician will be responsible for maintaining a diverse range of equipment, including delivery vehicles, heavy-duty on-road tractors, and trailers from various manufacturers. These vehicles' propulsion systems include diese l and gasoline Automotive Technicians must be skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining various systems, including hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls.

Automotive Technicians must be willing to work 2 nd  or 3 rd  shifts, including Monday through Friday, Sunday through Thursday as well as Tuesday through Saturday schedules, depending on the location’s need.  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 work 2 nd  or 3 rd  shifts, including Monday through Friday, Sunday through Thursday as well as Tuesday through Saturday schedules, depending on the location’s need.  

  • 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 or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Preferred

  • Works full time shifts: 8-hour day 4-5 days per 7-day week

  • 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 $39.95 per hour. 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.

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