Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder • Harrisonburg, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to perform maintenance and repair work on heavy- and medium-duty vehicles. The position pays $30 per hour and includes a first-shift schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with weekends off. Technicians have access to diagnostic tools and equipment and may earn certification, quarterly, and competition bonuses.

The technician performs vehicle maintenance, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, inspections, and repairs, including complex mechanical and electronic work. The role also involves customer and driver communication, electronic documentation, compliance with safety and transportation requirements, facility maintenance, and mentoring less experienced technicians. Ryder describes opportunities for career development and advancement.

Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on day one; yearly merit increases; a 401(k) company match; PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance; paid training; a paid day off for U.S. military veterans; a company stock discount; tuition repayment; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility; employee discounts; and referral bonuses.

Requirements

• Basic tools are required.
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines.
• Experience with routine preventive maintenance, including oil changes, brake work, and tire work.
• Experience with basic diagnostics and repairs, including air conditioning and electrical systems.
• At least two years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer skills, including a PC, Windows, and a mouse.
• Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
• Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, and Ryder road test.
• Must pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
• Additional screening may apply, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging and background requirements.
• Certifications required by location.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical certification, postsecondary degree, or technical certifications.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers when applicable.
• Complete complex and detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision.
• Replace defective components as instructed.
• Work unsupervised on most tasks.
• Perform facility maintenance duties.
• Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of a complaint when assigned a task.
• Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
• Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT/MOT requirements.
• Act as a mentor to Tech 1 and Tech 2 level technicians.
• Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
• Perform other support duties as required, including Service Island support.
• Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220).
• Complete two OEM online diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location and fleet mix, within 365 days.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual beginning on day one, 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.
• Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
• Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
• Top Tech Competition awards of $250 to $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 specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed