About this opportunity
UPS US lists this Automotive Technician opportunity in hickory, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Automotive Technician
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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 diesel and gasoline. Automotive Technicians must be skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining various systems, including hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electrical systems, and engine controls.
Responsibilities and Duties
Meets the 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 the duration of the workday
Sits infrequently, as required, throughout the duration of the 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 transmissions
Operates power and pneumatic tools
Requirements
Must have an active driver's license issued by the state
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.
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 a full complement of personal hand tools
Class A/B or A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Preferred
Dependable with the ability to report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete scheduled workday consistently
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 $40.24 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.
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
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.
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.
Worksite address
hickory, NC, 28601, US
Who can apply
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