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CDL Fleet Mechanic

UPS, Rockford, IL, United States


Candidate will possess personal knowledge and skills to perform preventative maintenance on UPS Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Will properly diagnose and perform necessary repairs to gas and diesel-powered engines, hydraulic and air brake systems, and electrical systems. Candidate must be willing to work the 2nd or 3rd shift. Schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday. An attractive pay and benefits package is offered. Uniforms are provided. Candidate must have all personal tools required to perform the job and will be required to appropriate necessary hand tools as required by job assignment.
Ideal candidate will possess the following:

Current documented automotive mechanic experience
Experience using diagnostic equipment, scan tools and personal computer
Possess a full complement of personal hand tools
Must have CDL Class C or higher (CDL A or B)
Job Responsibilities

Perform daily maintenance and preventive maintenance on all Ground Support Equipment
Diagnose problems using test equipment, and applicable manuals. Remove, test, repair or replace components and accessories such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition components and sensors.
Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment.
Document repairs, parts and labor on the computer.
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
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
Operate power, 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
Candidate will have to be fingerprinted
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The starting pay for this

position is $36.55 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.

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