Diesel Mechanic

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Mobile Maintenance Diesel Technician in Beltsville, Maryland. This position offers a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers, manage accounts, resolve repair issues, and discuss new repair estimates.
• Coordinate work schedules as needed by customers.
• Perform preventive maintenance and vehicle repairs, including:
• A/C & Heater: System checks, component inspections, and repairs.
• Brakes-Air: Brake operation, system tests, lining thickness measurement, and repairs.
• Brakes-Hydraulic: Brake operation, fluid level checks, lining thickness measurement, and repairs.
• Cargo Handling/Transfer, Liftgates: Leak identification, operation, and minor adjustments.
• Charging Systems (electrical): Battery inspection, cleaning, and testing.
• Cooling Systems: Fluid level checks, system inspections, and repairs.
• Cranking System (electrical): Battery inspection, cleaning, and testing.
• Lighting System and Electrical Accessories: Minor wiring repairs and accessory installations.
• Drive Axles: Housing inspection, oil changes, and lubrication.
• Driveline: Lubrication and component inspection.
• Gas Engines-All Engines: Oil levels check, noise identification, and oil leaks.
• Fuel Systems: Filter replacement and system component inspections.
• Preventive Maintenance: Lube techniques, tire inspections, brake checks, and battery checks.
• Steering and Non-driven Axles and Alignment: Component lubrication, fluid level checks, and alignment.
• Suspension-Chassis and Cab: Identification of normal and abnormal operations, and repairs.
• Tire and Wheel Maintenance: Pressure checks, tread depth checks, and tire replacements.
• Vehicle Coupling System (PM): Slider mechanism lubrication and operation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or Technical Certification in vehicle maintenance and repair services preferred.
• One (1) year or more mechanical experience working offsite at customer locations.
• Minimum tools required to perform job duties as outlined in Ryder's Maintenance policy 2.02.
• Pass a Ryder drug test and previous employer's for the past 3 years, DOT physical, Ryder road test, pass a Ryder Background check and Motor vehicle check including Drug and Alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years.
• Able to take home assigned mobile service truck as applicable and secure vehicle and contents.
• Valid NonCommercial Driver License CLASS E, Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A and/or State driver's license as required.
• Pass preventive maintenance (PM230&PM298), Other Brakes-Air (BA220&BA298), Other Brake mechanics/inspectors FMCS 396.25, Other Hydraulic Brake (BH220&BH298), Other Tire & Wheel TW220, Other CF609 & A/C trained and qualified (AC220&AC298), Other Battery Charge and Check, Warranty, Other HD electrical - DR208, Other Svc Island Support SBTIII trained (SBT220) and SBT Phase 2, Other OEM on-line engine courses (minimum 2), DOT Safety Regulated Position, Safety Sensitive Position Regulated Tech.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or Technical Certification in vehicle maintenance and repair services preferred.
• One (1) year or more mechanical experience working offsite at customer locations.
• Minimum tools required to perform job duties as outlined in Ryder's Maintenance policy 2.02.
• Pass a Ryder drug test and previous employer's for the past 3 years, DOT physical, Ryder road test, pass a Ryder Background check and Motor vehicle check including Drug and Alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years.
• Able to take home assigned mobile service truck as applicable and secure vehicle and contents.
• Valid NonCommercial Driver License CLASS E, Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A and/or State driver's license as required.
• Pass preventive maintenance (PM230&PM298), Other Brakes-Air (BA220&BA298), Other Brake mechanics/inspectors FMCS 396.25, Other Hydraulic Brake (BH220&BH298), Other Tire & Wheel TW220, Other CF609 & A/C trained and qualified (AC220&AC298), Other Battery Charge and Check, Warranty, Other HD electrical - DR208, Other Svc Island Support SBTIII trained (SBT220) and SBT Phase 2, Other OEM on-line engine courses (minimum 2), DOT Safety Regulated Position, Safety Sensitive Position Regulated Tech.

Skills

• Hands-on mechanic skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Self-starter and self-sufficient approach.
• Multi-tasking ability.
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days.
• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1.
• Yearly merit pay increases.
• 401 (k) company match.
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
• Paid training that keeps you ahead.
• 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).

Pay

Hourly Pay: $28.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday–Friday Weekends OFF
First Shift 4:00 am – 12:30 pm