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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.

About the Job:

Type: Full time, Permanent

Wage: $41/hour + $1/hour Lead Hand premium, $2,000 sign-on bonus and $1,000 retention bonus

Shifts: Sunday to Wednesday, 5:30 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Guelph, ON

Why Ryder?

• 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

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
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine the nature of complaint once assigned a task
• 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)
• Preventive maintenance: pm trained and qualified within 90 days (pm230 & pm298)
• Brakes-air: brake air trained and qualified within 90 days (ba220 & ba298)
• Brakes-hydraulic: brake hydraulic trained and qualified within 90 days (bh220 & bh298)
• A/c, heater & refrigeration: a/c recycling and recovery certified within 90 days (cf609) & a/c trained and qualified within 180 days (ac220 & ac298)
• Cargo handling/transfer, liftgates
• Charging systems: (electrical) hd electrical trained within 90 days (dr208)
• Cranking system: (electrical)
• Lighting system and electrical accessories
• Clutch
• Cooling systems
• Drive axles
• Drive line
• Diesel and gas engines - all engines
• Fuel systems
• Steering and non-driven axles and alignment:
• Suspension-chassis and cab
• Vehicle coupling system (pm)
• Decision making

Skills and Abilities

• Strong mechanical skills
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with advanced diagnostics, overhaul and repair of all vehicle components and systems, perform all entry level tasks, road test vehicles as necessary
• Ability to read and/or listen and understand information and ideas communicated
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Available for on call duty and work shift work/weekend
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc. advanced required

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification preferred Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications
• Basic tools, required
• 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 required
• Four (4) years or more relevant work experience preferred
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.advanced required
• Valid G driver’s license required; AZ license preferred
• All other certification as required by location, required

Recruiter: Karen Arriaga

Phone: (this phone number can only receive text message or voicemail, we will respond to your questions asap)

Email: karen

Business Hours: M to F, 8:00am to 5:00pm EST

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Travel:

Safety Sensitive

Non-Regulated Tech

DOT Regulated: Regulated Tech

Job Category: Technicians

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Compensation Information :

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type :

Hourly

Minimum Pay Range:

$41

Maximum Pay Range:

$41

Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We value Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, visible minorities, aboriginals and persons with disabilities.

In accordance with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ryder welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment, selection, and assessment process. Should you require an accommodation, please inform the Human Resources representative of the nature of the accommodation requested so that we may discuss your needs with you. If you require assistance in order to apply, please contact us at .

Authorization to Work in Canada:

As part of our commitment to compliance with employment and immigration laws, all applicants must have valid legal authorization to work in Canada. Maintaining this authorization is the responsibility of every employee and is a condition of continued employment.

Security Notice for Applicants:

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a (@ryder.com) email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through .

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