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Automotive Equipment Technician

Urbana, Illinois

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Automotive Equipment Technician

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Use your mechanical, automotive and heavy vehicle expertise to maintain a fleet of vehicles and equipment – ensuring that when our Technicians hit the road, they're ready to go the extra mile.

Installation Technician

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Use your expert knowledge to install Wi-Fi and voice services while working inside and outside our customers' homes.

Outside Plant Technician

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From performing construction work to laying telephone cables and conduits, you'll keep our customers connected to the services they need.

Cable Splicing Technician

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Complete cable splices to maintain and repair our customers' services while working outdoors in the field.

Automotive Equipment Technician

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Ditch the office and take your career on the road.

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Connect customers in your community to the latest tech and services in opportunities that are as wide as the open road.

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You Are

  • Tech savvy
  • An effective communicator
  • Personable with excellent customer service skills
  • Able to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
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You're
Ready To

  • Act with integrity and dependability
  • Demonstrate critical-thinking skills
  • Always put the customer first
  • Maintain a customer-centric mindset
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You'll Bring

  • Your interest and readiness to learn new technology
  • The ability to work a flexible schedule - including evenings and weekends
  • The capability to lift and move up to 80 lbs
  • A willingness to work in a confined space or aloft up to 28 feet
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Job Overview

Job Description:

Our Automotive Equipment Technicians earn between $559.00 to $1802.50 weekly. With our amazing salary opportunities, our average salary begins at $56,758.00 per year.  Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers.  From health insurance to tuition reimbursement, paid time off to discounts on products and services just to name a few. There is a lot to be excited about around here. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

· Medical/Dental/Vision coverage · 401(k) plan

· Tuition reimbursement program

· Paid Time off and holidays (With some exceptions bargained employees qualify for one week of PTO after 6 months of service and 2 weeks after the    first year). At least 6 company designated holidays and additional PTO (based on bargaining group to which you are hired.

 · Sick leave

· Paid Parental Leave

· Adoption Reimbursement

· Disability Benefits (short term and long term)

· Life and Accidental Death Insurance

· Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness, accident hospital indemnity/group legal

· Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

· Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Our technicians perform diagnosis, maintenance and repair of a diversified fleet of vehicles and other motorized/non-motorized equipment.

What you'll do as an AT&T Automotive Equipment Technician:

  • Operate and maintain all motor vehicles and motor-drive tools.
  • Disburse gasoline; clean, lubricate and paint motor vehicles.
  • Perform preventative maintenance including: inspections, adjustments, repairs and overhauls on all motor vehicles associated equipment (such as brakes, electrical, ignition, cooling, transmission) and construction trailers.
  • Repair, service and test electrical and hydraulic powered equipment such as: aerial lift, generator, pumps, winches and specialized underground equipment and compressors.
  • Receive, record and analyze reports of trouble on individual company motor vehicles and tools.
  • Order or assist in ordering vehicles and/or specialized equipment parts. Maintain inventory and stock level in Motor Vehicle parts room

Required Qualifications
In addition to STRONG communication skills, our Automotive Equipment Technicians" must have the following:

  • Certification in 1 to 5 categories of Mechanics Certification by the National Institute of Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) OR equivalent certification from an automobile manufacturer (e.g., Ford GM, Chrysler), trade school, or equivalent state license/certification.
  • Valid state driver’s license
  • Commercial drivers license after proper training and qualification on state and company driving tests may be required
  • Meet 275lbs weight limit due to safety restrictions
  • Ability to lift and move up to 80lbs
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
  • AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws

Ready to join our team? Apply today!

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Urbana, Illinois

With our amazing wage opportunities, our average starting earnings per week begin at

$1579.5

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.



Job ID R-17728 Date posted 04/12/2024
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Invested in your satisfaction and continued success.

We take care of our own here (hint: that could be you). Our benefits and rewards mean we cover some of your biggest needs with some of the coolest offerings. We already think we’re a pretty great place to work. We’re just trying to rack up some bonus points.

Let’s start with the big one: Your work gets rewarded with competitive compensation and benefits. It really does pay to be on our team.

Compensation

When it comes to priorities, we know family tops the list. For the moments that matter the most, you'll be there for them, and we'll be here for you.

Family Leave

Paid Time Off

Our people have class. Literally. We can help you out on approved education costs with our tuition assistance plan.

Tuition
Assistance

Here’s another reason to breathe easy: You and your family get access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance options.

Insurance Options

Wanna make your friends really jealous? You’ll get discounted access to the latest and greatest AT&T products and services — plus other awesome items, like tickets to live events.

Discounts

You strike us as an over-achiever (don’t worry, it’s a compliment). Our training and development programs are your ticket to expert status in your job.

Training & Development

When the day comes that you get some much needed R&R (not that you’d ever want to leave #LifeAtATT) you’ll know your future is set with the AT&T Retirement Savings Plan (ARSP).

Savings

Give back to your community and connect with colleagues through social and team-building events, and annual paid time off for volunteer efforts of your choice.

Community & Team Events

Wellness resources and incentives to help you prioritize your health and wellbeing and be your best self inside and outside of work.

Total Wellbeing

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