Diesel Mobile Technician

About the role

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Plant City, Florida. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path you can feel good about.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers, manage accounts, resolve repair issues, and discuss new repair estimates.
• Coordinate work schedules as needed by customers.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and vehicle repairs, including:
• A/C & Heater: System checks, power to compressor, visual inspection of condenser, belt tension, etc...
• Brakes-Air: Brake operation, air leaks, drum, rotor, cam bushing measurements and adjustments.
• Brakes-Hydraulic: Air brake system tests, lining thickness measurement, and adjustments.
• Cargo Handling/Transfer, Liftgates: Fluid level checks, leaks, and minor adjustments.
• Charging Systems (electrical): Battery inspection, cleaning, testing, and replacement.
• Cooling Systems: Coolant level checks, leaks, and minor repairs.
• Cranking System (electrical): Battery inspection, cleaning, testing, and replacement.
• Lighting System and Electrical Accessories: Minor wiring problems, bulb and lens replacement, and accessory installation.
• Drive Axles: Housing leaks, oil changes, and component inspections.
• Driveline: Lubrication, inspection, and adjustment.
• Gas Engines-All Engines: Oil levels, unusual noises, and oil leaks.
• Fuel Systems: Fuel filter replacement and system component checks.
• Preventive Maintenance: Lube techniques, minimal tire inspection, brake check/applied stroke, battery check, under vehicle check/loose components, initial fault code identification, and all PMs (PM298).
• Steering and Non-driven Axles and Alignment: Grease fittings, fluid levels, toe check, and component wear.
• Suspension-Chassis and Cab: Identifying and repairing malfunctions.
• Tire and Wheel Maintenance: Pressure checks, tread depth checks, tire changes, and repairs.
• Vehicle Coupling System (PM): Slider mechanism lubrication and operation.
• Utilize Shop Management System and electronic documentation.

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 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.