Mobile Trailer Technician

**Job Description**:
**About Ryder**:
For almost 100 years, Ryder has provided customers around the world with integrated transportation, logistics, and supply chain management solutions that enhance the way they do business. Building and maintaining a fleet takes time, resources, and expertise few companies can spare.

We are a Fortune 500 company with 800+ locations and over 40,000 employees across the US and Canada Employee satisfaction is part of our culture.

**About the Job**

The Technician IV performs major and technically difficult diagnostics, repairs, and overhauls/rebuilds in a timely manner; ensuring quality, time standards, customer expectations, cost guidelines and reliability goals are met. The T4 works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and mentors other Ryder technicians on a regular basis. The Technician IV provides the highest level of experience and expertise in vehicle diagnostics and repair. The position also plays a key role in the leadership, development and training of other grade technicians. The T4 may specialize in areas such as: refrigeration, electronics, exhaust systems, etc., and should possess a combination of extensive vehicle transportation experience, ASE certifications, and/or multiple Ryder Qualifications.

**Type**: 6-month contract

**Wage**: $35- $40 per hour depending on experience.

**Shifts**: Monday to Friday, Day Shift.

**Essential Functions**
- PERFORMS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR DUTIES INCLUDING:Performs standard vehicle maintenancePerforms preventive maintenancePerforms complex repairs with mínimal (if any) support.Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documentsDiagnoses and repairs complex mechanical and electronic problems with mínimal (if any) support, utilizing diagnostic computers/software when applicable.Performs remote triage with RCRC and customers to determine best solution to assist roadside breakdowns.
- INTERACTS WITH CUSTOMERS/DRIVERS TO PROPERLY DETERMINE THE NATURE OF COMPLAINT ONCE ASSIGNED A TASKInstructs and advises other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnosticsCoaches/Mentors other level techniciansAdvise shop management and other technicians on shop repairs
- Performs facility maintenance duties
- Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
- Works in accordance with all federal/ provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
- Other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support.

**Additional Responsibilities**
- TIRE AND WHEEL MAINTENANCE: Tire & Wheel safety trained within 90 days (TW220)Repair and replace tire and wheel assembliesPerform nail hole repairsVerify, diagnose and repair tire related ride quality complaintsPerform failure analysis and substantiate premature failure
- PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: PM trained and qualified within 90 days (PM230 & PM298)Mentor technicians in complete and efficient PMsConduct quality inspections on PMs
- BRAKES-AIR: Brake Air trained and qualified within 90 days (BA220 & BA298)Measure lining thicknessAdjust brakesPerform air brake sections of P.M.Perform brake overhaulMeasure drums, rotors, cam bushingsReplace S cams and bushings, slack adjusters and shimsReplace foot and relay valves, air dryers, air tanks, air lines and other similar componentsMust meet federal qualifications of brake mechanic and inspectors (FMCS 396.25)Perform failure analysis and substantiate abuse or premature failureDiagnose and repair all systems and related problems
- BRAKES-HYDRAULIC: Brake Hydraulic trained and qualified within 90 days (BH220 & BH298)* where appropriateMeasure lining thicknessAdjust service brakesAdjust park brakesRepair or replace minor parts such as linesBleed brake systemsPerform brake shoe replacementMeasure rotors and drumsInspects and replace wheel cylinders, master cylinders and boostersMust meet federal qualifications of brake mechanic and inspectors (FMCS 396.25)Perform failure analysis and substantiate abuse or premature failure
- A/C, HEATER & REFRIGERATION: A/C recycling and recovery certified within 90 days (CF609) & A/C trained and qualified within 180 days (AC220 & AC298)Perform basic system checks such as power to compressor, condenser obstructions, belt tension, etc.Identify refrigerant and oil leaksOperate charging and recovery equipmentAttach manifold gaugesCharge the system according to manufacturer's specificationMeet Federal Refrigeration/AC qualificationsFlush system contaminantsRun OEM performance tests and verify performanceUtilize electrical schematics and Diagnostic procedures to identify correct related problemsDiagnose and repair all systems and related problems
- CARGO HANDLING/TRANSFER, LIFTGATES:Perform all mechanical and electrical diagnostics on liftgatePerform failure analysis and substantiate abuse or premature failureRepair and replace all liftgate com