Automotive Technician

Primary Job Posting Location:

Kelowna, British Columbia Canada

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Job Description:

Job Summary
The Automotive Technician at UPS is responsible for maintaining delivery vehicles to include the troubleshooting and maintenance/repairs various systems including hydraulic brakes, engine/transmission, electronics, and suspension. This position performs other tasks as requested.

Responsibilities:

 

• Repairs all UPS gas and propane vehicles. (add CNG Vehicles)
• Shop cleanliness and organization.
• Ensures all vehicles are maintained regularly and in a timely manner.

Qualifications and or Requirements:

 

• Experience in Diesel Engines, Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Systems, Steering, Brakes and Suspensions; and maintenance of Automatic Transmissions
• Valid class 5 BC Driver's License - Required 
• Heavy Duty and or Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification (Certificate of Qualification/Inter-provincial Red-Seal) - Required
• Able to lift 70 lbs./32 kgs.
• Able to work evening shifts, 5 days per week
• Able to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment and occasionally outdoors
• Must possess the required hand tools required to perform the applicable job assignment.
• Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs ladders and stairs, stands, walks, and turns/pivots frequently throughout duration of workday
• Able to pass a Safety Road Test

The starting pay for this position is $38.79 per hour. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. 

Other Incentives: 

 

• A steel shoes/boots allowance with a maximum payout of $250 and a tool allowance of $450, distributed in March.

Hired applicants are eligible for weekly pay, extensive training, 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. 

UPS is a diverse and equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available, on request, for candidates with disabilities taking part in the recruitment process. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please advise if you require accommodation for a disability.