Mobile Diesel Technician
Torque by Ryder is immediately hiring a permanent full-time experienced mobile diesel technician to support our truck fleet in Glen Burnie, MD.
Technician positions pay each week:
- Hourly pay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour based on experience
- Sign on bonus: Ryder pays you $1250 at 30 days and $1250 at 90 days.
- Ability to earn additional monthly performance incentive
- Schedule: Flexible 40-hour work week (weekend premiums apply)
- Fuel card and company cell phone provided
- For mobile technicians, work site service vehicle will be provided
- Grow with Ryder: This position provides additional training to level up.
We want the right maintenance repair mechanic technician to join us at Ryder to manage our fleet of heavy duty trucks.
At Ryder, we offer outstanding benefits:
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, dental and vision insurance effective 30 days from hire date
- Life insurance and disability insurance options
- 401K savings plan with Ryder matching contributions
- Discount on purchase of Ryder common stock
- Employee discounts on automotive, mobile plans, travel and hotels
- Accredited tech school tuition reimbursement
- PPE & uniforms provided at no cost
- Paid job training and development
- Employee & customer referral bonus program
Apply today and see why a job with Ryder is what you've been looking for. Call us or go online to apply to one of our career opportunities.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Vocational or technical certification post secondary degree or technical certifications, preferred
- Basic tools required
- Requires demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines including:
- Routine preventative maintenance, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work
- Diagnostics and repairs, including AC, electrical systems
- Advanced skilled level repairs to include some major engine repairs, diesel after treatment or automotive fuel injection repairs
- Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
- Noncommercial driver license class E, preferred
- Valid commercial driver license class A, preferred
- Other state driver's license, as required
- Two (2) years or more experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment
- Able to take home assigned mobile service truck, as applicable, and secure vehicle and contents
- Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles
- Ability to:
- Understand and adhere to company policies in all areas
- Complete repair orders with the company established systems
- Create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
- Work independently and as a member of a team
- Prioritize workload
Proven hands-on mechanic, customer service, and account management skills
Demonstrates customer service skills
Strong relationship management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter and self-sufficient approach
Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices
Entrepreneurial spirit
Preventive maintenance (PM230&PM298) within 90 days
Brakes-air (BA220&BA298) within 90 days
Brake mechanics/inspectors FMCS 396.25
Hydraulic brake (BH220&BH298) where appropriate within 90 days
Tire & wheel TW220 within 90 days
CF609 & A/C trained and qualified (AC220&AC298) within 180 days
HD electrical - DR208 within 90 days
Svc island support SBTIII trained (SBT220) and SBT phase 2 within 180 days
Complete 2 of the OEM on-line diagnostic tool software courses as required by location fleet mi. (predominant OEM of fleet mix)
This position requires you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must:
- Pass a Ryder drug test
- Pass a DOT physical
- Pass a Ryder road test
- Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years
Important note: Additional requirements may be required in different locations and/or accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Interact with customer, exhibit account management skills to independently facilitate preventative maintenance, repair issue resolution, and discuss new repair estimates with customer.
- Coordinate work schedule as required by customers. Road test vehicles to identify cause of complaints for repairs, ensure quality of repair work performed, and deliver customer satisfaction.
- Preventive maintenance (PM) and vehicle repairs responsibilities include but is not limited to:
- A/C & heater: Operate the system and recognize if the system is cooling or not (PM related); Perform system checks such as power to compressor, visual inspection of condenser, belt tension, etc; Identify Freon and oil leaks
- Brakes-air: Identify components of air brake system; Operate brakes and identify irregular noises, air leaks; Perform simple air system tests; Measure lining thickness; Adjust brakes; Perform air brake sections of P.M.; Measure drums, rotors, cam bushings Perform brake repairs per (BA298) once trained and qualified
- Brakes-hydraulic: Road test for proper operation; Make visual inspections for leaks; Check park brake operation; Check fluid level; Measure lining thickness; Adjust service brakes; Perform brake repairs per (BH298) once trained and qualified; Adjust park brakes
- Cargo handling/transfer, liftgates: Identify leaks; Operate lift gate; Identify make and model; Add fluid to bring to proper level; Make minor adjustments to lift platform and its controls; Identify basic malfunctions
- Charging systems (electrical): Visually inspect batteries; Clean connections; Check condition of belts; Test batteries; Check alternator mounting and pulley; Replace and adjust belts; Perform basic charging system check
- Clutch: Lubricate throw-out bearing, linkage, shafts, and cables; Identify proper clutch operation; Identify proper clutch brake operation
- Cooling systems: Check and adjust coolant levels; Visually inspect system for leaks; Make minor repairs such as hose replacements, fan shrouds, leaking fittings; Recognize permanent antifreezes and their requirements; Use refractometer; Use pressure tester; Flush and refill systems
- Cranking system (electrical): Inspect and test batteries; Visually inspect cables and cranking motor; Clean the battery cables, connections and starter; Replace batteries; Charge and check batteries; Replace or repair defective cables
- Lighting system and electrical accessories: Repair minor wiring problems; Replace bulbs, lenses and simple light assemblies; Repair minor lighting problems; Replace and adjust sealed beams; Install or replace accessories such as heated mirrors, fans, spotlights
- Drive axles: Inspect housings for leaks; Change oil and filter, if required, and clean breathers
- Driveline: Lubricate drive line; Inspect components for wear or damage
- Gas engines-all engines: Check and adjust oil levels; Identify unusual noises, and oil leaks
- Fuel systems: Replace and prime fuel filter