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Diesel Technician Mobile

Ryder System, Inc., Houston, TX, United States


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

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Pay: $37.00 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 to level up within Ryder

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

80 hours PTO 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 specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)

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 preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and advanced repair work such as major engine repairs, diesel aftertreatment, and fuel injection repairs

Four (4) 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

Must have minimum tools required to perform job duties per Ryder's Maintenance policy 2.02

Able to take home assigned mobile service truck and secure vehicle and contents

Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles

Understand and adhere to company policies in all areas

Complete repair orders with the company’s established systems

Create and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)

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 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) where appropriate within 90 days

Tire & Wheel TW220 within 90 days

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

HD electrical – DR208 within 90 days

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

Complete 2 of the OEM online 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

Make decisions surrounding vehicle diagnostics and repair

Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including standard maintenance, preventive maintenance, and complex repairs with minimal support

Access and use internal and external maintenance documents; diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers/software

Perform remote triage with RCRC and customers to determine best solution for roadside breakdowns

Perform facility maintenance duties

Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaints once assigned a task

Instruct and advise other technicians regarding maintenance, repair procedures, and diagnostics

Engage in account management with non‑contractual customers, facilitate preventive maintenance, resolve repair issues, and discuss new repair estimates; coordinate work schedule as required by customers

Road test vehicles to identify causes of complaints, ensure quality of repair work performed, and deliver customer satisfaction

Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and vehicle repairs, including actions related to A/C & heater, brakes‑air, brakes‑hydraulic, cargo handling, charging systems, clutch, cooling systems, cranking system, lighting system, drive axles, drive line, gas engines, fuel systems, and steering & alignment

Utilize shop management system and electronic documentation; perform work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT)

Ensure proper maintenance of all service, safety, and environmental records required to meet and exceed corporate, federal, state, and local government mandates

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

Perform other duties as assigned

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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