Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder•Waxahachie, TX

12d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring Diesel Mechanic Technicians at all experience levels for permanent, full-time positions. The role performs maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles and components, as well as facility maintenance and operational support. Technicians interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of assigned service complaints and use shop-management and electronic-documentation systems. Work is performed in accordance with applicable safety, transportation, and company compliance guidelines. Shift work and weekends may be required. Compensation includes hourly pay issued weekly, quarterly bonuses of up to $500, ASE certification bonuses of $100 per new certification up to $700, yearly merit increases, and eligibility for the Top Tech Competition. Ryder also offers paid training, PPE, uniforms, a boot allowance, and tuition repayment for technicians. The posting notes that medical, dental, and vision coverage begins after 30 days, PTO accrues starting on the first day, and eligible employees may receive other listed benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Vocational or technical certification; post-secondary vocational education is preferred.
At least one year of combined classroom training or work experience performing mechanical repairs on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment.
Must have the minimum tools required under Maintenance Policy 2.02.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to complete and apply required technical training as assigned.
Ability to pass Ryder Regulated Status Requirements.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Thoroughness and dependability.
Ability to work shifts and weekends as required.
Ability to perform all entry-level tasks.
Intermediate-level knowledge of computers and ability to apply that knowledge.
Non-commercial Class E driver’s license.
Must possess a state license as required.
One or more years performing advanced mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment, with demonstrated proficiency in advanced diagnostics, overhauls, and repairs of vehicle components and systems, preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), preferred.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary vocational education.
At least one year performing advanced mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment, including proficiency with advanced diagnostics, overhauls, and repairs of all vehicle components and systems.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
Perform standard vehicle maintenance.
Perform standard component inspections and repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance.
Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers when applicable.
Identify root causes of basic failures or conditions and perform repairs as required.
Replace defective components as instructed.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of an assigned complaint.
Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as needed to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
$100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Top Tech Competition awards of $250–$50,000 per year.
Extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans.
15% company stock discount.
Up to $5,000 in technician tuition repayment.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.