Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder•Robinson Township, PA

8d•$31 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role involves maintaining and repairing heavy-duty vehicles, performing preventive maintenance and inspections, diagnosing mechanical and electronic problems, and completing repairs. Technicians use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and equipment and document work through the Shop Management System and related electronic systems. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with weekends off. Compensation is $31.03 per hour, with bonuses for new ASE certifications, quarterly performance, and signing on. Ryder offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrued beginning on the first day; yearly merit increases; a 401(k) company match; paid training; and other benefits and incentives. The role requires the ability to obtain a CDL within six months of hire, pass a drug test, DOT physical and road test, and meet background and motor vehicle check requirements.

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, 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 Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A 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 diagnostic computers when applicable.
Identify root causes of basic failures or conditions and perform required repairs.
Replace defective components as instructed.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of complaints when assigned a task.
Use key functions of the Shop Management System and electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT/MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including possible Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual beginning 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.
Top Tech Competition earnings 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.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Sign-on bonus of $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.