Tire Technician

Ryder • South Boston, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Tire Responsible Person in South Boston, Massachusetts. This role involves tire inventory and service work, including checking tire pressure, performing minor tire repairs and replacements, and maintaining tire inventory. The position also supports vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, fuel and DEF inventory, facility upkeep, environmental compliance, fleet analysis, and vehicle washing and detailing. The role requires driving Ryder vehicles and is safety-sensitive and DOT-regulated. The schedule is Monday through Friday, first shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with weekends off. Pay is $31.53 per hour.

Requirements

• Experience with heavy-duty tires is a must.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Three or more years of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to perform tire duties preferred.
• Ability to perform light maintenance, such as trailer preventive maintenance, wiper blades, headlights, and marker lights, preferred.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English communication, including the ability to understand customers' verbal communication.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Understanding of computer hardware and software, especially word processing, spreadsheets, and email; ability to read and understand computer codes and instructions.
• Basic computer skills and ability to perform data entry.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including shift work, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work at different locations.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and self-motivation to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and stay highly organized, with excellent time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
• Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history from previous employers for the last three years.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of related work experience.
• Ability to perform tire duties.
• Ability to perform light maintenance, such as trailer preventive maintenance, wiper blades, headlights, and marker lights.
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper vehicle fuel and DEF inventories and reconcile them; record fuel activity and check oil.
• Maintain the fuel island area according to Six Sigma standards and policies, and perform some facility maintenance.
• Perform multi-point inspections on inbound units as required by company policies and procedures.
• Check tire pressure and perform minor tire repairs and replacements, wheel alignments, and tire inventory work according to company policies and procedures.
• Assist with environmental compliance at the location.
• Perform some preventive maintenance.
• Conduct fleet analysis and report service issues to management.
• Wash and detail vehicles, including washing windows, and move heavy-duty vehicles.
• Manage tire inventory, order tires, and create repair orders.
• Mentor and assist lower-level service employees and technicians on tires.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days.
• Earn PTO 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.
• Top Tech Competition opportunity to earn $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.
• Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee referred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED