Automotive Maintenance Specialist

Mobile Auto Technician

Torque by Ryder is immediately hiring a permanent full-time experienced mobile auto technician to support our truck fleet in South Plainfield, New Jersey.

Technician positions pay each week: hourly pay $36.00 - $40.00 per hour. 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 light, medium, and 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 and customer referral bonus program.

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 professional diploma preferred
• Three (3) years or more in combination of classroom training and work experience
• Noncommercial driver license class E
• Valid commercial driver license class A preferred
• State driver's license as required
• Ability to understand and adhere to company policies in all areas
• 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
• Demonstrates customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• 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
• Battery charge and check, warranty
• HD electrical - DR208 within 90 days
• Svc island support SBTIII trained (SBT220) and SBT phase 2 within 180 days
• OEM on-line engine courses (minimum 2)
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent organizational skills

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnosis, repairs, inspections and preventative maintenance for non-contractual customers. May assist higher-grade automotive maintenance specialists and assist them in completing complex diagnostic repairs.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance including, but not limited to, tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, fuel filter changes, fluid checks, alignments, basic suspension replacement and light and mirror replacements.
• Ability to diagnose, repair or replace engines parts including but not limited to alternators, starts, radiators, and injectors, transmissions and other fuel components.
• Perform basic diagnostics.
• Hydraulic brake inspections, repairs, and replacements.
• May operate out of mobile maintenance vehicle and travel to customer yards within assigned region.
• Possess general knowledge and understanding of the Torque products and services.
• Represent Torque/Ryder to establish a relationship with the customer.
• Utilize key functions of Salesforce and electronic documentation available. Ensure proper documentation of work orders, customer repair authorizations, and repair notes are within Salesforce.
• Perform environmental duties such as site inspections, site clean-ups/disposals, vehicle chemicals with some guidance and direction.
• Work in accordance with all federal/regional and corporate compliance guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.