Position Description
Torque by Ryder is Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Mobile Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet in Houston, Texas
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Technician Positions
- Pay
- Hourly Pay: $35.00 per hour based on experience
- Retention Bonus: $2000 paid every quarter within the first year
- Schedule
- Flexible 40-hour work week (weekend premiums apply)
- Benefits
- 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
- All the benefits you expect — without the wait
- Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
- Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
- Yearly merit pay increases
- 401(k) company match
- PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
- Build your skills - paid training
- Safety-first workplace & State-of-the-art equipment
- Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year
- U.S. military veterans - extra paid day off
- 15% company stock discount
- Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment
- 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
- Apply
- 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
- Click Here to See All Ryder Careers: https://www.ryder.com/careers/diesel-technicians
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 (oil changes, brake and tire work)
- Diagnostics and repairs (AC, electrical systems)
- Advanced skilled level repairs (major engine repairs, diesel after treatment or automotive fuel injection repairs)
- Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
- Licenses
- NonCommercial Driver License CLASS E, preferred
- Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) 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
- 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
- Certifications/Training
- 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 mix
- This position requires you to drive Ryder vehicles
- 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: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
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 PM; 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
- 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; Check fuel system components for proper integrity and condition
- Preventive Maintenance: Proper lube techniques; Minimal tire inspection; Brake check/applied stroke; Battery check; Under vehicle check/loose components; Initial Fault code identification; All PMs (PM298) including C supplements to exclude overheads, engine brake overhauls, DPF servicing, etc
- Steerings and Non-driven Axles and Alignment: Lubricate grease fittings, check and adjust fluid levels; Check and adjust toe; Check all steering components for wear; Check and adjust trailer axle alignment; Adjust wheel bearings including replacement of wheel seal
- Suspension-Chassis and Cab: Identify makes and models; Identify normal operation; Identify and repair minor air leaks; Identify malfunctions of basic nature
- Tire and Wheel Maintenance: Perform air pressure checks; Check tread depth; Identify tires that need to be changed or repaired; Perform tire PM checks; Replace tire and wheel assemblies; Mount/dismount and rotate tires
- Vehicle Coupling System (PM): Lubricate fifth wheel plate and slider mechanism; Operate slider mechanism
- Utilize key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
- Perform work in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines
- Use internal and external maintenance documents
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Ensure proper maintenance of all service, safety and environmental records required to meet and/or exceed corporate, federal, state, and local government mandated requirements
- Accountable for key maintenance measurements established by company policy
- Act as a mentor for the SM II level
- Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability
How to Apply
- Visit the Ryder careers site or contact a recruiter today to apply
- Click Here to See All Ryder Careers: https://www.ryder.com/careers/diesel-technicians