Technician I - Lube Tech

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

Wage: $21.00/hour

Shifts:

Monday to Friday, 7am - 4pm

Location:

Concord, ON

• 10 days of Paid Time Off upon hire
• Excellent benefits package after 30 days (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Benefits including Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Employee discount of 15% on Ryder stock
• A safe, friendly and respectful work environment

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025

Under close supervision, the Technician I performs minor routine maintenance and repair services on different types of vehicles. Works with the assistance of a T2, T3, T4, TIC SS or SM, when performing technical and diagnostic type repairs. Task assignments are directed by shop management to encourage development in a productive manner.

• Performs basic vehicle maintenance.
• Perform component identification and minor repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance with training and support.
• Diagnose minor mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable.
• Identifies root cause of "minor" failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• 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
• Works in accordance with all federal/ provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT,MOT)

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

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

BRAKES - HYDRAULIC:

• 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

A/C AND 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.

BRAKES-AIR:

• 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.

CARGO HANDLING/TRANSPER, 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 and replace and adjust belts

CRANKING SYSTEM (electrical):

• Inspect and test batteries
• Visually inspect cables and cranking motor
• Clean battery cables, connections and starter
• Replace batteries
• Charge and check batteries
• Replace or repair defective cables

LIGHTING SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES:

• Repair minor wiring problems
• Repair minor lighting problems
• Replace bulbs, lenses and simple light assemblies
• Replace and adjust sealed beams
• Install or replace accessories such as heated mirrors, fans, radios, CB's, spotlights, electronic devises, etc.

CLUTCH:

• Lubricate throw-out bearing, linkage, shafts and cables
• Identify proper clutch operation
• Identify proper clutch brake operation and adjust
• Adjust hydraulic or mechanical clutches

COOLING SYSTEMS:

• Check and adjust coolant levels
• Visually inspect system for leaks
• Make minor repairs such as hose replacements, fan shrouds, leaking fittings, etc.
• Recognize permanent anti-freezes and their requirements
• Use refractometer
• Use pressure tester

DRIVE AXLES:

• Inspect housings for leaks
• Change oil and filter, if required, and clean breathers

DRIVE LINE:

• Lubricate drive line

DIESEL/GAS ENGINES-ALL ENGINES:

• Check and adjust oil levels
• Identify unusual noises and oil leaks

FUEL SYSTEMS:

• Replace and prime fuel filter
• Check gas and diesel fuel system components such as fuel lines, pickup tubes, return lines, etc. for proper integrity and condition

STEERING AND NON-DRIVEN AXLES AND ALIGNMENT:

• Lubricate grease fittings, check and adjust fluid…