Automotive Technician Apprentice

Job Description:

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Job Description:

UPS is seeking an Automotive Fleet Apprentice to support our team of skilled mechanics and technicians in maintaining and servicing our delivery vehicle fleet. This position offers a valuable pathway to a long-term career in fleet maintenance at UPS, including eligibility for promotion to a certified Fleet Automotive Technician upon successful completion of the program.

* Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent
* Work Location: 5960 FERGUSON RD RICHMOND, BC V7B 1M6 Canada
* Workdays: Monday to Friday
* Shift duration: 5:00 PM - 1:30AM

Responsibilities
* Repairs all UPS vehicles.
* Ensures all vehicles are maintained regularly and in a timely manner.
* Performs preventative maintenance inspections
* Repairs vehicles in accordance with UPS policies and procedures

Qualifications:
* Able to lift up to 70 lbs.
* Able/willing to work evening and/or night shifts.
* Able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
* Possession of essential trade tools and equipment.
* Possession of a clean driver's abstract/record (must not be obtained more than a month ago before your interview date) showing:
* No violations for the current year (last 12 months) and no more than 2 violations for the previous 3-year period (last 36 months)
* No accidents and maximum 5 demerit points for the previous 3-year period (last 36 months)
* Strong organizational skills.

Compensation
Apprentices - with provided documentation below applies:
Level 1 23.93
Level 2-27.28
Level 3 $29.10
Level 4 $32.28
* Weekly pay (every Friday).
* Automatic pay progression as per the existing union Collective Agreement.
* Paid vacation:
* 2 weeks after 1 year of service
* 3 weeks after 5 years of service
* 4 weeks after 10 years of service
* 5 weeks after 20 years of service
* 6 weeks after 25 years of service
* Group Benefits (Dental and Extended Medical) after 1 year
* Pension Plan
* Boots and Tool allowance
* Immediate access to UPS Employee Discount Program upon hire.
* Education Assistance Program
* EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
* Opportunities for future growth within a Fortune 50 company.

Working Conditions
* Mainly indoors (in a shop).
* Exposed to hot/cold temperatures when working outdoors.
* Wear a UPS Auto Mechanic uniform and adhere to the company's Appearance Guidelines.

Employee Type:
Permanent

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