Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder•Fort Worth, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Fort Worth, Texas. The role performs maintenance and repair work on vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles, using diagnostic tools and equipment. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday on the first shift: Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay is $27.51 per hour, with a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700, and quarterly bonuses of up to $500. Technicians are provided with state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools, PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance. Ryder describes a safety-first workplace and offers paid training and a path for career development and advancement. The position requires driving Ryder vehicles and obtaining a CDL within six months after hire, along with passing a drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks.

Requirements

Basic tools are required.
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines.
Routine preventive maintenance experience, including oil changes, brake work, and tire work, is required.
Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification, post-secondary degree, or technical certifications preferred.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.

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 a diagnostic computer when applicable.
Identify the root cause 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 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, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as needed to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, 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.
An 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.
Employee referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.