Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder•Pearl River, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Pearl River, Louisiana. This role offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career in maintenance repair for Heavy Duty Vehicles. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with first shift hours from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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 including: Routine preventative maintenance, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work
Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required
All other certification as required by location, required
Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment
Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must: 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
Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred

Responsibilities

Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including: Performs standard vehicle maintenance, Performs preventive maintenance, Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable, Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision, Replaces defective components as instructed, Works unsupervised on most tasks, Performs facility maintenance duties, Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task., 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).
Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.
Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support
SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)
Complete 2 of the OEM On-Line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mi. (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed within 365days)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1
Yearly merit pay increases
401 (k) company match
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
Paid training
15% company stock discount
Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more