Automotive Trailer Technician

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Job Description:

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

Responsibilities & Duties:  

• Meet D.O.T requirements and be CDL qualified as required by job assignment 

• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders and stairs, stand, walk, and turn/pivot frequently throughout the workday 

• Full time: 8-10 hours per day, 4-5 days per 7-day week 

• Report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday consistently 

• Ability to work varying shifts, additional hours and/or overtime depending on service needs 

• Sitting required infrequently throughout 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, and 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 

Basic Qualifications: 

• 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. 

• Must have your own complete set of hand tools 

• Must have experience completing repairs and or bodywork on trailer or dolly equipment. 

• Must be at least 21 years of age. 

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) REQUIRED  

• Working in inclement weather is required 

• Overtime and variable hours are required during peak season. 

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The starting pay for this position is $37.11 per hour. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.