Automotive Technician Senior Level

About the role

Torque by Ryder is immediately hiring a permanent full-time senior-level automotive technician to support our truck fleet in Charlotte, NC. 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 duty trucks.

Pay

• Hourly pay: $36.50 per hour based on experience
• Retention bonus: $2,000 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

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective 30 days from hire date
• Life insurance and disability insurance options
• 401(k) 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or professional diploma preferred
• 4 years or more in combination of classroom training and work experience
• Non-commercial driver license Class E
• Valid commercial driver license (CDL) Class A preferred
• State driver's license as required
• Ability to understand and adhere to company policies in all areas
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrated 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)
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles; 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
• 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

• Performs complex diagnosis, repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance for non-contractual customers
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance including, but not limited