Trailer Mechanic

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Job Description:

Trailer Mechanic will perform preventative maintenance on UPS Transportation Trailers and Converter Dollies.  Will properly diagnose and perform necessary repairs to non-power equipment, including air brake systems and electrical systems.   

Ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Current documented trailer mechanic experience

• Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer

• Possess a full complement of personal hand tools

Responsibilities & Duties:

• 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

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

• Maintain parts and inventory

• 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

• Must meet all requirements to be Power Industrial Truck Operations (PITO) certified

• Operate power, pneumatic tools

• Required to wear personal protective equipment

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

• Have a sufficient ability to communicate, through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions

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 $39.34/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.