Diesel Technician/Mechanic

4 weeks ago

Dartmouth NS, Canada Ryder System Full time

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Two weeks of days 6:30-3:00pm, two weeks of nights, 3:00-1130pm.
PTO Policy: 10 days of paid time off in your 1st year (in addition to your vacation pay)
Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
RRSP, Stock Options, and a COMPANY PAID PENSION PLAN
Under close supervision, the Technician II performs minor to average routine maintenance and repair services on different types of vehicles. Works with the assistance of a T3, T4, TIC, SS or SM, when performing highly technical and superior diagnostic type repairs. Task assignments are directed by shop management to encourage development in a productive manner. The T2 Technician performs minor to average repairs and routine maintenance under limited supervision. PERFORMS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR DUTIES INCLUDING:Performs standard vehicle maintenancePerforms standard component inspections and repairsPerforms preventive maintenanceDiagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicableIdentifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as requiredReplace defective components as instructed
Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
Performs facility maintenance duties
Works in accordance with all federal/ provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., TIRE AND WHEEL MAINTENANCE: M. checksReplace tire and wheel assemblies
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Brake Hydraulic trained and qualified within90 days (BH220 & BH298)* where appropriateRoad test for proper operationMake visual inspections for leaksCheck park brake operationcheck fluid levelMeasure lining thicknessAdjust service brakesAdjust park brakes
electrical): HD electrical trained within 90 days (DR208)Visually inspect batteriesClean connectionsCheck condition of beltscheck alternator mounting and pulleyReplace and adjust belts
CRANKING SYSTEM: (electrical)Inspect and test batteriesVisually inspect cables and cranking motorClean the battery cables, connections and starterReplace batteriesCharge and check batteriesReplace or repair defective cables
LIGHTING SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES:Lubricate throw-out bearing, linkage, shafts and cablesIdentify proper clutch operation and adjustAdjust hydraulic or mechanical clutches
Recognize permanent anti-freezes and their requirementsUse refractometerUse pressure tester
These could include but are not limited to Service Island support
Highly thorough and dependableWork shift work and weekend as requiredPerform all entry level tasks
Strong mechanical skills
Knowledge of and ability to apply knowledge of computers intermediate required
Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines including:- Routine preventative maintenance, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work, required
Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience preferred
Knowledge of and ability to apply knowledge of computers intermediate required
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
At Ryder, we are always looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and have a dedicated careers site of all our currently open positions available at We take the security of everyone’s personal information very seriously and are dedicated to securing and protecting any information provided to us. This is why, we only accept employment applications through our official careers site. You may receive phone calls, text messages, or emails that appear to be from Ryder or other trusted organizations, but it is important that you remain vigilant when responding to these as they may be scams in which fraudsters try to obtain your personal information for malicious purposes (known as “Phishing”) . If you are asked to provide personal information, click on a link, or navigate to a website other than the official Ryder website ( or download any mobile applications to communicate with our careers team, DO NOT GO ANY FURTHER. End the call or exit the website as this is very likely a scam.
Ryder est à la recherche d'une personne motivée pour se joindre à notre équipe en tant qu’apprenti mécanicien d’équipements lourds, pour entretenir et maintenir notre flotte de camions poids lourds et mi-lourds, diesel et à essence. Le candidat idéal doit être inscrit à un programme d'apprentissage en vue d’obtenir son permis provincial. À titre d’apprenti mécanicien, vous aurez accès au développement, aux conseils et au soutien d'une équipe de techniciens chevronnés. De plus, Ryder fournit un soutien pour continuer votre formation et votre ascension vers un poste de technicien entièrement certifié, par le remboursement des frais de scolarité et un salaire supérieur pendant votre apprentissage. Il s'agit là d'une excellente occasion pour un apprenti capable et fiable, de commencer une carrière enrichissante avec nous. Exigences: - Consciencieux pour la sécurité, aptitudes pour travailler dans un environnement axé sur la sécurité - Inscription au programme d'apprentissage - Connaissance des bulletins techniques des fournisseurs - Maîtrise de tous les outils du métier; connaissance des machines d'atelier et des outils électriques - Bonnes aptitudes informatiques, fiable, orienté vers le travail d’équipe et de solides compétences pour le service à la clientèle - Permis de conduire valide et dossier de conduite sans faute Responsabilités: Fonctions d'un apprenti mécanicien: - Service sur camions poids lourds et mi-lourds, diesel et à essence, y compris: - Réparations mineures des moteurs ou des composantes de moteurs - Inspections de véhicules - Lubrifications et changements d'huile - Aider les techniciens à la lubrification et les employés du service selon les besoins - Maintenir l’atelier propre - Relations clients - traiter avec les clients internes et externes
We value Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, visible minorities, aboriginals and persons with disabilities.
In accordance with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ryder welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment, selection, and assessment process. Nous valorisons la diversité et l’inclusion en milieu de travail et nous encourageons tous les candidats qualifiés à postuler, y compris les femmes, les minorités visibles, les autochtones et les personnes avec un handicap. (Conformément à son engagement envers la diversité et l'inclusion, Ryder accueille et encourage les candidatures de personnes handicapées. Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking HERE.
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