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Diesel Mechanic Mobile

Ryder System, Inc., Bridgeton, MO, United States


Position Description
Torque by Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Mobile Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet in St. Louis, Missouri.

Compensation

Hourly Pay: $36.00 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 for mobile technicians

Additional training opportunities and career advancement

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision after 30 days

80 hours PTO in your first year, starting Day 1

Yearly merit pay increases

401(k) company match

PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance

Paid training to build your skills

Safety‑first workplace & state‑of‑the‑art equipment

Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year

U.S. military veterans: extra paid day off

15% company stock discount

Up to $5,000 in tech tuition repayment

12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria)

Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Vocational or Technical Certification/Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred

Basic tools required

Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines including routine preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and advanced skilled level repairs

Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred

Non‑Commercial Driver License Class E, preferred

Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A, preferred

Other state driver’s license, as required

Two (2) years or more experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment

Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles

Understand and adhere to company policies in all areas

Complete repair orders with the company established systems

Create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization

Work independently and as a member of a team

Prioritize workload

Proven hands‑on mechanic, customer service, and account management skills

Demonstrates customer service skills

Strong relationship management skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility to operate and self‑driven to excel in a fast‑paced environment

Self‑starter and self‑sufficient approach

Capable of multi‑tasking, highly organized, with excellent time‑management skills

Detail‑oriented with excellent follow‑up practices

Entrepreneurial spirit

Preventive Maintenance (PM230 & PM298) within 90 days

Brakes‑Air (BA220 & BA298) within 90 days

Brake mechanics/inspectors FMCS 396.25

Hydraulic Brake (BH220 & BH298) within 90 days

Tire & wheel TW220 within 90 days

CF609 & A/C trained and qualified (AC220 & AC298) within 180 days

HD electrical - DR208 within 90 days

Svc Island Support SBTIII trained (SBT220) and SBT Phase 2 within 180 days

Complete 2 of the OEM On‑Line diagnostic tool software courses as required by location fleet mix

Pass a Ryder drug test

Pass a DOT physical

Pass a Ryder road test

Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

Responsibilities

Interact with customers and exhibit account management skills to independently facilitate preventative maintenance, repair issue resolution, and discuss new repair estimates with customers.

Coordinate work schedule as required by customers and road test vehicles to identify cause of complaints for repairs, ensure quality of repair work performed, and deliver customer satisfaction.

Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and vehicle repairs including: A/C & heater, brakes–air, brakes–hydraulic, cargo handling/transfer, lift gates, charging systems, clutch, cooling systems, cranking system, lighting system and electrical accessories, drive axles, driveline, gas engines, fuel systems and more.

Utilize key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation available, perform work in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines, and use internal and external maintenance documents.

Ensure proper maintenance of all service, safety and environmental records required to meet and/or exceed corporate, federal, state, and local government mandated requirements.

Accountable for key maintenance measurements established by company policy, related to the inspection and performance of PMs, brakes, tires, wheels and other safety items.

Act as a mentor for the SM II level.

Ryder is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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