ROCKFORD AIR HUB (ILRKF), United States of America
22 hours ago
Journeyman Technician

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Job Description:

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 are provided. 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. 

The internal job posting will close at 11:59PM on: June 11, 2025

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 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 

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

 

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. 

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.

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