Diesel Mechanic Technician Senior Level

Ryder•Lenexa, KS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Torque by Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Senior Level Mobile Diesel Technician to support its truck fleet in Lenexa, Kansas. This role maintains and repairs heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles, performs complex mechanical and electronic diagnostics with minimal support, and provides mobile service, including roadside breakdown triage. The technician works independently and with others, communicates with customers and drivers, and may advise other technicians on maintenance and diagnostic procedures. The position offers an hourly rate of $38.00 based on experience, a quarterly retention bonus of $2,000 during the first year, a flexible 40-hour work week, and weekend premiums. A fuel card, company cell phone, and service vehicle for mobile work are provided. The role includes additional training and required qualifications in maintenance, brakes, tires, air conditioning, electrical systems, and diagnostic tools. Candidates must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks, including required drug and alcohol verification from prior employers. The technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs on systems including air conditioning and heating, brakes, electrical and charging systems, clutches, cooling and cranking systems, lighting, drive axles and driveline, fuel systems, steering and suspension, tires and wheels, and vehicle coupling systems. The role also uses shop management and electronic documentation systems, maintains required safety and environmental records, and follows federal, state, local, DOT, and company compliance requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification.
Post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred.
Basic tools required; must have the minimum tools specified in Ryder Maintenance Policy 2.02.
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in automotive gas or diesel engine mechanical repair, including preventive maintenance, oil changes, brake and tire work, diagnostics, air conditioning, electrical systems, and advanced repairs such as major engine, diesel after-treatment, or fuel-injection repairs.
Four or more years of relevant work experience preferred.
Four or more years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment.
Must be able to take home and secure an assigned mobile service truck and its contents, as applicable.
Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles.
Ability to understand and follow company policies; complete repair orders using company systems; build professional relationships across organizational levels; work independently and as part of a team; and prioritize workload.
Hands-on mechanic, customer service, and account management skills; customer service ability; and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Flexibility, self-motivation, ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, and a self-sufficient approach.
Ability to multitask; strong organization, time-management, attention-to-detail, and follow-up skills; and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Complete Preventive Maintenance (PM230 and PM298) within 90 days.
Complete Brakes-Air (BA220 and BA298) within 90 days and meet brake mechanics/inspectors FMCS 396.25 requirements.
Complete Hydraulic Brake (BH220 and BH298), 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 two OEM online diagnostic-tool software courses as required by the location's fleet mix.
Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, and Ryder road test, and pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Hold a state driver's license as required.

Nice To Haves

Non-commercial driver's license, Class E.
Valid commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A.
Four or more years of relevant work experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Post-secondary degree or technical certifications.

Responsibilities

Make decisions regarding vehicle diagnostics and repairs.
Perform standard and preventive vehicle maintenance and complex repairs with minimal support.
Access and use internal and external maintenance documents; diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers or software when applicable.
Conduct remote triage with RCRC and customers to determine solutions for roadside breakdowns.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of complaints and assigned work.
Instruct and advise other technicians regarding maintenance, repair procedures, and diagnostics.
Work with non-contractual customers to facilitate preventive maintenance and repair issue resolution, discuss repair estimates, and provide account management.
Coordinate work schedules as required by customers.
Road-test vehicles to identify causes of complaints, verify repair quality, and support customer satisfaction.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs across vehicle systems, including HVAC, air and hydraulic brakes, cargo handling and liftgates, electrical and charging systems, clutches, cooling and cranking systems, lighting, axles and driveline, engines, fuel systems, steering, suspension, tires and wheels, and coupling systems.
Use shop management system functions and electronic documentation.
Perform work in accordance with federal, state, local, DOT, corporate, safety, and environmental requirements.
Maintain service, safety, and environmental records required by applicable government mandates and company requirements.
Meet company maintenance measurements related to inspections and the performance of preventive maintenance, brake, tire, and wheel work, including safety-related maintenance items.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
80 hours of paid time off in the first year, starting Day 1.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
Personal protective equipment, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Safety-first workplace and state-of-the-art equipment.
Top Tech Competition earnings of $250–$50,000 per year.
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.
Quarterly retention bonus of $2,000 during the first year.
Fuel card, company cell phone, and a service vehicle for mobile technicians.
Weekend premiums.
Flexible 40-hour work week.