310T Truck & Coach Apprentice Technician/Mechanic
About The Position
Ryder is a Fortune 500 company with over 800 locations and more than 40,000 employees across the US and Canada, providing integrated transportation, logistics, and supply chain management solutions. Under close supervision, the Heavy Duty Apprentice Technician performs minor to average routine maintenance and repair services on different types of vehicles. They work with the assistance of a Licensed Technician, Shop Supervisor, and Manager for highly technical and diagnostic repairs. Task assignments are directed by shop management to encourage productive development. The Apprentice Technician performs minor to average repairs and routine maintenance under limited supervision and may be assigned to work/train directly with a Senior Technician or Licensed Technician.
Requirements
- H.S. diploma/GED preferred.
- Vocational or Technical Certification.
- Basic tools, required.
- Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines including: Routine preventative maintenance, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work, required.
- Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience preferred.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply knowledge of computers intermediate required.
- Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs standard vehicle maintenance.
- Performs standard component inspections and repairs.
- Performs preventive maintenance.
- Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable.
- Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required.
- Replace defective components as instructed.
- Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available.
- Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task.
- Performs facility maintenance duties.
- Works in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT).
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Excellent benefits package after 30 days (Medical, Dental & Vision).
- Retirement Benefits including Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
- Employee discount of 15% on Ryder stock.
- A safe, friendly and respectful work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
