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**Job Description:**
The Mechanic 1st Class is responsible for the upkeep and repair of a wide array of equipment, such as delivery vehicles, heavy-duty machinery, on-road tractors, and trailers sourced from different manufacturers. They specialize in diagnosing and fixing issues with hydraulic brakes, air brakes, electronic systems, and engines. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
**Responsibilities:**
· Repairs propane and gas vehicles.
· Operates standard and manual transmission
· Operates power and pneumatic tools
· Ensures all vehicles are maintained regularly and in a timely manner.
**Qualifications:**
· Ability to lift 70 lbs./32 kgs.
· Availability to work flexible shifts, up to 5 days per week
· Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment and occasionally outdoors
· Must possess the required hand tools required to perform the applicable job assignment.
· Meets D.O.T requirements required by job assignment
· Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs ladders and stairs, stands, walks, and turns/pivots frequently throughout duration of workday
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The starting pay for this position is **$38.43** 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.
Other Criteria:
• Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate yourself - Required
**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:** R24046112
**Location:** Natchitoches,Louisiana