Diesel Mechanic Mobile

Diesel Mechanic Mobile

Torque by Ryder is immediately hiring a permanent full time senior mobile diesel technician to support our truck fleet in Austin, IN.

Technician positions pay each week:

• Hourly pay: $32.00 per hour based on experience
• Retention bonus: $2000 paid every quarter within the first year.
• Schedule: Flexible 40-hour work week (weekend premiums apply)
• 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.

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 today and see why a job with Ryder is what you've been looking for.

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
• Four (4) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
• Noncommercial driver license CLASS E, preferred
• Valid commercial driver license (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
• Other state driver's license, as required
• Four (4) years or more experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment
• Must have minimum tools required to perform their job duties as outlined in Ryder's maintenance policy 2.02
• 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 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 for 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: 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:

• Decision making: Responsible for making decisions surrounding vehicle diagnostics and repair
• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including: standard vehicle maintenance, preventive maintenance, complex repairs with minimal (if any) support
• Demonstrates the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents - diagnoses and repairs complex mechanical and electronic problems with minimal (if any) support, utilizing diagnostic computers/software when applicable
• Performs remote triage to with RCRC and customers to determine best solution to assist roadside breakdowns
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Instructs and advises other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics
• Interact with non-contractual customers, 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