Diesel Mechanic Master Level

About the position

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Master Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in East Syracuse, New York. We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles. Ryder offers a competitive pay structure and a variety of bonuses, including a sign-on bonus and quarterly bonuses. The position requires working on second shift from Tuesday to Saturday.

Responsibilities

• SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)
• Complete all OEM on-line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix (completed within 365 days)
• Complete Instructor led OEM courses as required to support location fleet mix
• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties including standard vehicle maintenance
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Perform complex repairs with minimal (if any) support
• Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electronic problems with minimal (if any) support, utilizing diagnostic computers/software when applicable
• Perform remote triage with RCRC and customers to determine best solution to assist roadside breakdowns
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Instruct and advise other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics
• Coach/Mentor other level technicians
• Advise shop management and other technicians on shop repairs
• Utilize key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• Work in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications preferred
• Basic tools required
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines
• Routine preventative maintenance experience including oil changes, brake and tire work
• Diagnostics and repairs experience 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
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A preferred
• Ability to perform all T3 tasks
• Demonstrated advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Availability to work shift work/weekends and on call duty as required
• Prefer ASE Certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, electrical, Electronics or ASE Master Mechanic
• Required to operate shop computers and diagnostic test equipment proficiently
• Minimum tool requirement
• Must road test vehicles as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/influence others
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• ASE Certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, electrical, Electronics or ASE Master Mechanic

Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $37.50 per hour
• Sign On Bonus: Ryder Pays You $1250 at 30 days and $1250 at 90 days
• Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year
• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days
• 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave
• Paid Time Off Starts Accruing at DAY ONE with 80 hours per year
• Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401 K offers a company match
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount
• PPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs rewards 12 Top Techs each year with Cash Prizes from $250 to $50,000!
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000