Apprentice 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. At Ryder, we have a long history of investing in our employees and providing a collaborative team‑based culture that encourages growth across all levels and positions.

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.

Type:
Full time/Permanent
Days:
Monday - Friday with Occasional Saturdays

Hours:

2 weeks on 6:30am - 3pm and 2 weeks on 2:30pm - 11:30pm
Salary: $24 - $36 per hour depending on experience + Additional $1.00 per hour on Night Shift Schedule

Location:

Dartmouth, NS

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.

The T2 may be assigned to work/train directly with a T3 or T4.

• PERFORMS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR DUTIES INCLUDING:
  Performs standard vehicle maintenance;
  Performs standard component inspections and repairs;
  Performs preventive maintenance;
  Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable;
  Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required;
  Replace defective components as instructed.
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available.
• 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., safety, DOT, MOT).

• TIRE AND WHEEL MAINTENANCE:
  Tire/Wheel safety trained within 90 days (TW208);
  Perform air pressure checks; check tread depth;
  Identify tires that need to be changed or repaired;
  Perform tire P.M. checks;
  Replace tire and wheel assemblies.
• PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: PM trained and qualified within 90 days (PM230 & PM298);
  Proper lube techniques;
  Minimal tire inspection;
  Brake check/applied stroke;
  Battery check;
  Under vehicle check/loose components;
  Fault code identification.
• BRAKE-HYDRAULIC:
  Brake Hydraulic trained and qualified within 90 days (BH220 & BH298);
  Road test for proper operation;
  Make visual inspections for leaks;
  Check park brake operation;
  Check fluid level;
  Measure lining thickness;
  Adjust service brakes;
  Adjust park brakes.
• BRAKES-AIR:
  Brake Air trained and qualified within 90 days (BA220 & BA298);
  Identify, remove & replace all brake‑related defective components;
  Identify components of air brake system;
  Operate brakes and identify irregular noises, air leaks;
  Perform simple air system tests;
  Measure lining thickness;
  Adjust brakes;
  Perform air brake sections of P.M.;
  Measure drums, rotors, cam bushings.
• A/C & HEATER:
  Operate the system and recognize if the system is cooling or not (PM related);
  Perform basic system checks such as power to compressor, condenser obstructions, belt tension, etc.
• CARGO HANDLING/TRANSFER, LIFTGATES:
  Identify leaks;
  Operate lift gate;
  Identify make and model;
  Add fluid to bring to proper level.
• CHARGING SYSTEMS: (electrical): HD electrical trained within 90 days (DR208);
  Visually inspect batteries;
  Clean connections;
  Check condition of belts;
  Check alternator mounting and pulley;
  Replace and adjust belts.
• CRANKING SYSTEM: (electrical) Inspect and test batteries;
  Visually inspect cables and cranking motor;
  Clean the battery cables, connections and starter;
  Replace batteries;
  Charge and check batteries;
  Replace or repair defective cables.
• LIGHTING SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES:
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