UPS
ROCKFORD, Illinois
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Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic
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 a
re pro
vided. Candidate must
posses
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:
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
Full time: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
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
Permanent
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.
For this union-represented posting, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. The starting pay rate for this position starts at $38.24/hr. The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Weekly pay, extensive training, growth opportunities, 401(K), defined-benefit pension plan, medical-dental and vision after waiting and or probation period, paid vacation, paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law, paid holidays, education assistance program, discounted employee stock purchase program.