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UPS Ground Support Equipment Technician in Louisville, Kentucky
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Job Description:
Ground Support Equipment Technician will properly diagnose and perform necessary repairs to gas and diesel-powered engines, hydraulic and air brake systems, and electrical systems.
Responsibilities and Duties
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.
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
Requirements
Must have an active driver’s license issued by the state
Must be 21 years of age
Must be willing to work 2 nd * or 3* rd * 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 full complement of personal hand tools
Class A /B or A C ommercial 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 $ 37.90 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:
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: R24019360
Location: Louisville,Kentucky