Mobile Technician

Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• PERFORMS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR DUTIES INCLUDING:
  
  • Performs standard vehicle maintenance
  • Performs preventive maintenance
  • Performs complex repairs with minimal (if any) support.
  • Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
  • Diagnoses and repairs complex mechanical and electronic problems with minimal (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 TASK
  
  • Instructs and advises other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics
  • Coaches/Mentors other level technicians
  • Advise 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 assemblies
  • Perform nail hole repairs
  • Verify, diagnose and repair tire related ride quality complaints
  • Perform failure analysis and substantiate premature failure
• PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: PM trained and qualified within 90 days (PM230 & PM298)
  
  • Mentor technicians in complete and efficient PMs
  • Conduct quality inspections on PMs
• BRAKES-AIR: Brake Air trained and qualified within 90 days (BA220 & BA298)
  
  • Measure lining thickness
  • Adjust brakes
  • Perform air brake sections of P. M.
  • Perform brake overhaul
  • Measure drums, rotors, cam bushings
  • Replace S cams and bushings, slack adjusters and shims
  • Replace foot and relay valves, air dryers, air tanks, air lines and other similar components
  • Must meet federal qualifications of brake mechanic and inspectors (FMCS 396. 25)
  • Perform failure analysis and substantiate abuse or premature failure
  • Diagnose and repair all systems and related problems
• BRAKES-HYDRAULIC: Brake Hydraulic trained and qualified within 90 days (BH220 & BH298)* where appropriate
  
  • Measure lining thickness
  • Adjust service brakes
  • Adjust park brakes
  • Repair or replace minor parts such as lines
  • Bleed brake systems
  • Perform brake shoe replacement
  • Measure rotors and drums
  • Inspects and replace wheel cylinders, master cylinders and boosters
  • Must 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 leaks
  • Operate charging and recovery equipment
  • Attach manifold gauges
  • Charge the system according to manufacturer's specification
  • Meet Federal Refrigeration/AC qualifications
  • Flush system contaminants
  • Run OEM performance tests and verify performance
  • Utilize electrical schematics and Diagnostic procedures to identify correct related problems
  • Diagnose and repair all systems and related problems
• CARGO HANDLING/TRANSFER, LIFTGATES:
  
  • Perform all mechanical and electrical diagnostics on liftgate
  • Perform failure analysis and substantiate abuse or premature failure
  • Repair and replace all liftgate components
• CHARGING SYSTEMS: (electrical) HD electrical trained within 90 days (DR208)
  
  • Perform full diagnostic charging system including in-depth analysis and corrections
• CRANKING SYSTEM: (electrical)
  
  • Perform in-depth analysis, get to root cause and make corrections
  • Diagnose and repair all systems and related problems
• LIGHTING SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES:
  
  • Diagnose, isolate and repair lighting system problems such as shorted and open circuits
  • Diagnose and repair electronically controlled lighting and electrical sub-systems (i. e. , SAM cab/body control module)
• CLUTCH:
  
  • Identify proper clutch operation
  • Identify proper clutch brake operation and adjust
  • Adjust Hydraulic or mechanical clutches
  • Remove and replace clutch, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, flywheel, clutch brake, etc.
• COOLING SYSTEMS:
  
  • Diagnose all fan clutch types
  • Diagnose all control systems
  • Rebuild fan clutches
  • Diagnose and repair all systems and related problems
• DRIVE AXLES:
  
  • Perform diagnostics and major repairs as required
  • Perform failure analysis and substantiate abuse or premature failure
• DRIVE LINE:
  
  • Perform diagnostics and major repairs as required
  • Perform failure analysis and substantiate abuse or premature failure
• DIESEL AND GAS ENGINES - all engines:
  
  • Identify unusual noises and oil leaks
  • Diagnose, overhaul and replace all assemblies and components as required
  • Perform failure analysis and substantiate abuse or premature failure
  • Diagnose and repair emission after treatment components and related sub-systems
• FUEL SYSTEMS:
  
  • Diagnose all fuel system malfunctions
  • Repair and replace fuel system components including injectors
  • Diagnose and repair electronically controlled fuel related sub-systems
• STEERING AND NON-DRIVEN AXLES AND ALIGNMENT:
  
  • Perform alignment procedures and adjust as necessary
  • Diagnose and repair all steering components for wear and/or damage
  • Check and adjust trailer axle alignment
  • Adjust wheel bearings
  • Perform failure a.