Mechanic Diesel Reefer Technician
$250–$50,000 year
On-siteSterling, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Diagnose, overhaul, adjust, and repair full ranges of trucks and trailers, focusing on refrigeration systems like Thermo King and Carrier. Perform standard and preventive maintenance, execute complex repairs with minimal support, and utilize diagnostic computers to resolve mechanical and electronic problems. Conduct remote triage with customers to address roadside breakdowns, perform facility maintenance, and interact with drivers to determine complaint nature. Instruct and advise other technicians on repair procedures, coach mentors, and advise shop management on shop repairs while utilizing Shop Management System functions. Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines including safety and DOT standards.
Required Qualifications
- 608 Certification
- Basic tools
- 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
- Diagnostics and repairs, including AC, electrical systems
- Advanced skilled level repairs to include some major engine repairs, diesel after treatment or automotive fuel injection repairs
- Four (4) years or more Relevant work experience
- Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A
- All other certification as required by location
- Ability to perform all T3 tasks
- Must have demonstrated advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Must have basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be available to work shift work/weekends and on call duty as required
- Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
- 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
- SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)
- Complete all OEM on-line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix
- Complete Instructor led OEM courses as required to support location fleet mix
- 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 to with RCRC and customers to determine best solution to assist roadside breakdowns
- Performs facility maintenance duties
- Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine 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
- 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)
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Vocational or Technical Certification
- Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications
- ASE Certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, electrical, Electronics or ASE Master Mechanic
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