Tire Technician

Ryder•Boston, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Tire Responsible Person in South Boston, Massachusetts. The role pays $31.53 per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with weekends off. The position includes heavy-duty tire work, tire inventory management, ordering tires, and creating repair orders. It also involves vehicle inspections and basic maintenance, fuel and DEF inventory tasks, fleet reporting, and moving and washing heavy-duty vehicles. This is a DOT safety-regulated and safety-sensitive position that requires driving Ryder vehicles. Candidates must be able to obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass the required drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks.

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 PMs, wiper blades, headlights, and marker lights, preferred.
Proficiency in written and verbal English communication, including understanding customers' verbal communication.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Basic computer skills, including data entry and familiarity with computer hardware and software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and email; ability to read and understand computer codes and instructions.
Must be thorough and dependable.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including shift work, weekends, and holidays, and 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-direction to excel in a fast-paced environment; ability to multitask and stay organized with excellent time-management skills.
Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-up practices.
Valid Class A CDL preferred.
Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire, pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test, and Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Additional screening may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

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, including trailer PMs, wiper blades, headlights, and marker lights.
Valid Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

Manage tire inventory, order tires, and create repair orders.
Maintain proper vehicle fuel and DEF inventories and reconcile them; record fuel activity and check oil.
Maintain the fuel-island area 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 tasks according to company policies and procedures.
Assist with environmental compliance at the location and perform some preventive maintenance.
Conduct fleet analysis and report service issues to management.
Wash and detail vehicles, wash windows, and move heavy-duty vehicles.
May mentor and assist lower-level service employees and technicians on tires.
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.
Top Tech Competition awards of $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.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.