Heavy Duty Technician

UPS is hiring a Heavy Duty Technician. It pays $83k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on UPS.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Pneumatic Tools, Power Tools and vehicle maintenance among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
UPS has 2,100+ other open roles on Level.
Posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Perform upkeep, diagnosis, and repair on delivery vehicles, heavy-duty machinery, and trailers as a 1st Class Mechanic.

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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, transmissions, air brakes, electronic systems, and engines. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities:

Repairs diesel, CNG's 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.
Must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shifts, including Monday through Friday, Sunday through Thursday as well as Tuesday through Saturday schedules, depending on the location’s needs.
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.
Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Preferred
Meets D.O.T requirements required by job assignment 
ASE certifications- Preferred
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 $40.05 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.

How we rate this

Heavy Duty Technician at UPS rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Heavy Duty Technician is an open job at UPS.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $83k a year.
The role is based in US - MONTGOMERY (ALMON).
The job was posted on October 14, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by UPS. Apply on UPS

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Vehicle MaintenanceDiesel RepairDiagnostic TestingCommercial DrivingPneumatic ToolsPower Tools

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where vehicle maintenance was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where diesel repair was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where diagnostic testing was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where commercial driving was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Pneumatic Tools in your day-to-day work.

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List these exact terms on your resume: Vehicle Maintenance, Diesel Repair, Diagnostic Testing, Commercial Driving, and Pneumatic Tools. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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