United Parcel Service

Ships packages and freight around the world

Automotive Technician - Ground Support Equipment

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRockford, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Current documented automotive mechanic experience is required.
Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and a personal computer is required.
A full complement of personal hand tools is required.
A Class A or B commercial driver's license, or a Class C license, is required.
The candidate must be willing to work the second or third shift and a Tuesday-through-Saturday schedule.
The candidate must meet Department of Transportation requirements.
The candidate must meet all requirements for Power Industrial Truck Operations certification.
The candidate must be able to wear personal protective equipment and work in variable temperatures and humidity, around cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, noise, and inclement weather.
The candidate must be able to perform frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, ladder and stair climbing, standing, walking, and turning or pivoting.
The candidate must be able to lift, lower, push, pull, leverage, and manipulate equipment or packages weighing up to 70 pounds and assist with moving packages or equipment weighing up to 150 pounds.
The candidate must be able to perform the required grasping, fine hand manipulation, and reaching movements.
The candidate must be able to operate standard or manual transmissions and power or pneumatic tools.
The candidate must report regularly and punctually, complete scheduled workdays consistently, and work varying shifts, additional hours, or overtime as needed.
The candidate must have sufficient communication ability through sight, hearing, or other means to perform assigned tasks and maintain job safety.
The candidate must be fingerprinted.
The candidate 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.

Responsibilities

Perform daily maintenance and preventive maintenance on all Ground Support Equipment.
Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals.
Remove, test, repair, or replace components and accessories such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition components, and sensors.
Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment.
Document repairs, parts, and labor on the computer.
Assist in moving packages or equipment as required.

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Job Description:

Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic

Candidate will possess personal knowledge and skills to perform preventative maintenance on UPS Ground Support Equipment (GSE).  Will properly diagnose and perform necessary repairs to gas and diesel-powered engines, hydraulic and air brake systems, and electrical systems. Candidate must be willing to work the 2nd or 3rd shift. Schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday. An attractive pay and benefits package is offered. Uniforms are provided. Candidate must posses all personal tools required to perform the job and will be required to appropriate necessary hand tools as required by job assignment.

Ideal candidate will possess the following:

Current documented automotive mechanic experience
Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer
Possess a full complement of personal hand tools
Must have CDL A or B Class C License

Job Responsibilities

Perform daily maintenance and preventive maintenance on all Ground Support Equipment
Diagnose problems using test equipment, and applicable manuals. Remove, test, repair or replace components and accessories such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition components and sensors.
Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment.
Document repairs, parts and labor on the computer.
Meet D.O.T requirements
Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders and stairs, stand, walk, and turn/pivot frequently throughout the duration of the workday
Full time: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
Report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis
Ability to work varying shifts, additional hours and/or overtime depending on service needs
Sitting required infrequently throughout the duration of the workday
Lift, lower, push, pull, leverage and manipulate equipment and/or packages weighing up to 70 pounds
Assist in moving packages or equipment up to 150 pounds
Simple hand grasping, power hand grasping, fine hand manipulation, reaching from foot level to above shoulder level as necessary to complete assigned tasks

Operate standard/manual transmission
Operate power, pneumatic tools
Required to wear personal protective equipment
Must meet all requirements to be Power Industrial Truck Operations (PITO) certified
Work in an environment with: variable temperatures and humidity (climatic conditions), exposure to cleaning materials, petroleum products, dust, dirt, and noise, outside inclement weather
Work cooperatively in a diverse work environment
Have a sufficient ability to communicate, through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions
Candidate will have to be fingerprinted

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 $38.24/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.

About the Company

United Parcel Service

Ships packages and freight around the world

United Parcel Service picks up packages from businesses and households and delivers them by truck and plane to addresses around the world. Beyond small parcels, it moves heavy freight, clears imported goods through customs, and runs warehouses and distribution for other companies. Each package is scanned as it passes through local centers and regional sorting hubs, which lets senders and recipients track it from pickup to doorstep. Customers pay shipping rates set by package weight, size, distance, and speed, while large shippers negotiate their own contract rates. UPS was founded in 1907 in Seattle as a messenger service and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1907

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