United Parcel Service

Automotive Technician

Posted on: 10 Jan 2021

San Pablo, CA

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 work 2nd or 3rd shifts, including Monday through Friday, Sunday through Thursday as well as Tuesday through Saturday schedules, depending on the locations need. UPS offers attractive wages, benefits and paid vacations. Uniforms are also provided. Automotive Technicians must possess the required hand tools required to perform the applicable job assignment.

Responsibilities and Duties

* Meets D.O.T requirements and CDL qualifications 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
* Meets all requirements to be Power Industrial Truck Operations (PITO) certified

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 Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Preferred
* Works full time shifts: 8-10 hours per 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

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

United Parcel Service

Atlanta, GA

United Parcel Service, Inc. provides letter and package delivery, specialized transportation, logistics, and financial services. It operates through three segments: U.S. Domestic Package, International Package, and Supply Chain & Freight. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery of letters, documents, small packages, and palletized freight through air and ground services in the United States. The International Package segment provides guaranteed day and time-definite international shipping services in Europe, the Asia Pacific, Canada and Latin America, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, and Africa.

This segment offers guaranteed time-definite express options, including Express Plus, Express, and Express Saver. The Supply Chain & Freight segment provides international air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, distribution and post-sales, and mail and consulting services in approximately 220 countries and territories; and less-than-truckload and truckload services to customers in North America.

This segment also offers shipping, visibility, and billing technologies; and insurance, financing, and payment services. The company operates a fleet of approximately 123,000 package cars, vans, tractors, and motorcycles; and owns 47,000 containers that are used to transport cargo in its aircraft. United Parcel Service, Inc. was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

  • Industry
    Transport/Delivery Services
  • No. of Employees
    248,150
  • Jobs Posted
    560

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