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Automotive Maintenance Technician

Ryder System, Inc., Savannah, GA, United States


Position Description
Torque by Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Mobile Automotive Technician to support our Truck Fleet in Savannah, GA.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Pay: $35.00 per hour based on experience

Retention Bonus: $2000 paid every quarter within the first year.

Schedule: Flexible 40-hour work week (weekend premiums apply)

Fuel Card and Company Cell Phone provided

Work site service vehicle provided for mobile technicians

Additional training available to level up

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective 30 days from hire date

Life Insurance and Disability Insurance Options

401K Savings Plan with Ryder matching contributions

Discount on purchase of Ryder Common Stock

Employee Discounts on Automotive, Mobile plans, Travel and Hotels

Accredited Tech School Tuition Reimbursement

PPE & Uniforms provided at no cost

Paid Job training and development

Employee & Customer Referral Bonus program

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Vocational or Professional diploma preferred

Three (3) years or more in classroom training and work experience

Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred; Class E noncommercial required

State driver's licence as required

Ability to understand and adhere to company policies, build professional relationships, work independently or as part of a team, demonstrate customer service, strong verbal and written communication, multitask, be highly organised, and manage time effectively

Complete preventive maintenance (PM230 & PM298) within 90 days

Complete Brakes‑Air (BA220 & BA298) within 90 days

Complete Brake mechanics/inspectors FMCS 396.25

Complete Hydraulic Brake (BH220 & BH298) within 90 days

Complete Tire & Wheel TW220 within 90 days

Complete CF609 & A/C training and qualification (AC220 & AC298) within 180 days

Complete Battery Charge and Check, Warranty

Complete HD electrical - DR208 within 90 days

Complete SBTIII trained (SBT220) and SBT Phase 2 within 180 days

Complete OEM on‑line engine courses (minimum 2)

Possess flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

Excellent organisational skills

Must drive Ryder vehicles; must pass Ryder Drug Test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background/motor‑vehicle check including verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, inspect and perform preventative maintenance for non‑contractual customers, and assist higher‑grade specialists with complex diagnostics.

Execute routine vehicle maintenance: tune‑ups, oil changes, tire changes, fuel filter changes, fluid checks, alignments, basic suspension replacement and light/mirror replacements.

Diagnose and repair or replace engine parts: alternators, starters, radiators, injectors, transmissions and other fuel components.

Perform basic diagnostics and hydraulic brake inspections, repairs and replacements.

Operate out of mobile maintenance vehicle and travel to customer yards within the assigned region.

Maintain knowledge of Torque products and services.

Represent Torque/Ryder to establish relationships with customers.

Use Salesforce to document work orders, repair authorisations and notes.

Perform environmental duties such as site inspections, clean‑ups and vehicle chemical handling.

Adhere to all federal/regional and corporate compliance guidelines.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EEO Statement
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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