Automotive Maintenance Mechanic

Ryder•Richland, MS

About The Position

Torque by Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time, senior-level Mobile Automotive Technician to support its light-duty truck fleet in Richland, Mississippi. The position performs complex diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance for non-contractual customers. Technicians may operate a mobile maintenance vehicle and travel to customer yards within the assigned region. Ryder provides a flexible 40-hour work week, scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, and additional training to help technicians develop their skills. Pay is $32.00 per hour based on experience, with a quarterly retention bonus of $2,000 during the first year.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or professional diploma preferred.
Four or more years of combined classroom training and work experience.
Noncommercial Driver License, Class E.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class A preferred.
State driver's license as required.
Complete Preventive Maintenance (PM230 and PM298) within 90 days.
Complete Brakes-Air (BA220 and BA298) within 90 days.
Meet brake mechanic/inspector requirements under FMCS 396.25.
Complete Hydraulic Brake (BH220 and BH298) training, where appropriate, within 90 days.
Complete Tire & Wheel (TW220) within 90 days.
Complete CF609 and A/C training and qualification (AC220 and AC298) within 180 days.
Complete HD electrical (DR208) within 90 days.
Complete Svc Island Support SBTIII training (SBT220) and SBT Phase 2 within 180 days.
Complete a minimum of two OEM online engine courses.
Understand and adhere to company policies.
Build and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrate customer service skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to multitask and demonstrate strong organization and time-management skills.
Be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, and Ryder road test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Meet any additional screening requirements applicable to the position or assigned customer.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Vocational or professional diploma.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class A.

Responsibilities

Perform complex diagnosis, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance for non-contractual customers.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance, including tune-ups, oil and tire changes, fuel-filter changes, fluid checks, alignments, basic suspension replacement, and light and mirror replacements.
Diagnose, repair, or replace engines and related components, including alternators, starters, radiators, injectors, transmissions, and other fuel components.
Inspect, repair, and replace hydraulic brakes.
Operate a mobile maintenance vehicle and travel to customer yards within the assigned region as needed.
Maintain general knowledge and understanding of Torque products and services.
Represent Torque/Ryder and establish relationships with customers.
Use Salesforce and electronic documentation tools, ensuring work orders, customer repair authorizations, and repair notes are properly documented.
Perform environmental duties, including site inspections, site cleanups and disposals, and handling vehicle chemicals with guidance and direction.
Work in accordance with federal, regional, and corporate compliance guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off accrual beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Top Tech Competition awards of $250–$50,000 per year.
An extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans.
15% company stock discount.
Up to $5,000 in technician tuition repayment.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Fuel card and company cell phone.
Company-provided work-site service vehicle for mobile technicians.