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Job Description:
Job Summary
Seeking a reliable Automotive Technician to join our outstanding fleet maintenance team in Harvey Louisiana (15 min from New Orleans) . 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 diesel, gasoline, and alternative technologies such as 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 systems, and engine controls. Automotive Technician, working primarily on GM and Ford powerplants, Allison 1/2k transmissions, and Frieghtliner and Utilimaster chassis. Average work day is comprised of attending to daily driver write-ups(DVIRs) and completing scheduled maintenance inspections(PMIs) and service.
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 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
Must be able to lift 70lbs as changing heavy tires will be required for this position.
Requirements
Must have an active driver’s license issued by the state
Must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shifts 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 D or Commercial 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 $37.79 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:
Employer will sponsor visas for specific positions . 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.
Company: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
Category: Automotive
Requisition Number: R24013523
Location: Harvey,Louisiana
