Automotive Mechanic Mobile

Ryder•Huntsville, AL

13d•Onsite

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 Huntsville, Alabama. The role performs complex diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance for non-contractual customers, with work potentially conducted from a mobile maintenance vehicle at customer yards within the assigned region. A service vehicle, fuel card, and company cell phone are provided. The position offers a flexible 40-hour work week on a Tuesday–Saturday schedule, with weekend premiums applying. The stated hourly pay is $39.00, based on experience, and a $2,000 retention bonus is paid quarterly during the first year. Additional training is available to help technicians advance their skills. The technician performs routine and complex maintenance and repair work, represents Torque/Ryder to customers, and documents work orders, repair authorizations, and repair notes using Salesforce and other electronic documentation. The role also includes environmental duties, compliance with applicable requirements, and other assigned duties. Candidates must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks, including verification of drug and alcohol history from previous employers for the last three years. Some positions may require additional screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or professional diploma preferred.
Four or more years of combined classroom training and work experience.
Non-commercial Class E driver's license.
State driver's license as required.
Ability to understand and adhere to company policies.
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across all organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Customer service skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask; highly organized, with excellent time-management skills.
Complete Preventive Maintenance (PM230 and PM298) within 90 days.
Complete Brakes-Air (BA220 and BA298) within 90 days.
Brake mechanics/inspector qualification under FMCS 396.25.
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.
Battery charge and check; warranty knowledge.
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.
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.

Nice To Haves

Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform complex diagnosis, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance for non-contractual customers.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance, including tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, fuel filter changes, fluid checks, alignments, basic suspension replacement, and light and mirror replacements.
Diagnose, repair, or replace engines and components such as alternators, starters, radiators, injectors, transmissions, and other fuel components.
Perform hydraulic brake inspections, repairs, and replacements.
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; ensure 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 some 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.
PTO accrual starting 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.
Retention bonus of $2,000 paid quarterly during the first year.
Fuel card and company cell phone.
Mobile service vehicle provided for mobile technicians.
Top Tech Competition awards ranging from $250 to $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 specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.