Diesel Mechanic Mobile Maintenance

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers, manage accounts, resolve repair issues, and discuss estimates.
• Coordinate work schedules with customers.
• Perform preventive maintenance and vehicle repairs, including:
• A/C & Heater: System checks, leaks identification, repairs.
• Brakes-Air: Brake operation, leaks, lining thickness, drum measurement.
• Brakes-Hydraulic: Air brake system tests, lining thickness, brake repairs.
• Cargo Handling/Transfer: Leaks, liftgate operation, fluid level checks.
• Charging Systems: Battery inspection, cleaning, testing, replacement.
• Cooling Systems: Fluid levels, leaks, repairs.
• Cranking System: Battery inspection, cables, starter, replacement.
• Lighting System and Electrical Accessories: Wiring problems, bulb replacement.
• Drive Axles: Housing leaks, oil changes, component inspections.
• Steering and Non-driven Axles and Alignment: Grease fittings, fluid levels, wheel bearings.
• Tire and Wheel Maintenance: Pressure checks, tread depth, repairs.
• Vehicle Coupling System: Slider mechanism lubrication, operation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or Technical Certification in related field preferred.
• Four (4) years or more experience in advanced mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment.
• 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.
• Must meet federal qualifications of brake mechanic and inspectors (FMCS 396.25).

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on mechanic, customer service, and account management skills.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter and self-sufficient approach.
• Multitasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
• Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.

Skills

• Proficient in operating shop computers and diagnostic test equipment.
• SBTIII trained - SBT220 within 180 Days.
• Complete all OEM on-line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix.
• Complete Instructor led OEM courses as required to support location fleet mix within 1 Year.
• Tire & Wheel safety trained - TW220 within 90 Days.
• PM qualified - (PM230&PM298) within 90 Days.
• Brake Air qualified - (BA220&BA298) within 90 Days.
• A/C recycling & recovery certified - CF609 within 90 Days.
• A/C qualified - (AC220&AC298) within 180 Days.
• HD electrical trained - DR208 within 90 Days.

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.
• Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year.
• Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment.
• 15% company stock discount.
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure).

Pay

Hourly Pay: $44.11 per hour.

Schedule

Sunday - Thursday

First Shift 7:00 am - 3:30 pm