Diesel Mechanic Technician First Shift

Ryder•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Refrigeration Diesel Technician in Orlando, Florida. The technician diagnoses, overhauls, adjusts, and repairs trucks and trailers, with a focus on refrigeration systems such as Thermo King and Carrier. The role includes preventive maintenance, complex mechanical and electronic repairs, diagnostic work, roadside support, and mentoring other technicians. The position operates in a safety-focused maintenance environment using shop computers, diagnostic equipment, and state-of-the-art tools. The schedule is Monday through Friday, first shift, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with weekends off as the stated schedule. The posting also notes availability for shift work, weekends, and on-call duty as required. Pay is $33.00 per hour, with certification and quarterly bonus opportunities. Ryder advertises medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, PTO accrual beginning on day one, and additional benefits and development opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification.
Basic tools required, including meeting the minimum tool requirement.
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience repairing automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventive maintenance such as oil changes, brake work, and tire work.
Experience diagnosing and repairing air conditioning and electrical systems.
Advanced repair skills, including some major engine repairs, diesel after-treatment, or automotive fuel-injection repairs.
Four or more years of relevant work experience preferred.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred; must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Certifications required as applicable to the location.
Ability to perform all T3 tasks.
Demonstrated advanced analytical and vehicle-maintenance repair skills.
Effective interpersonal communication skills and basic computer skills, including PC and Windows use.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work shift work, weekends, and on-call duty as required.
ASE certification in preventive maintenance, brakes, air conditioning, electrical, or electronics preferred; ASE Master Mechanic required.
Proficiency operating shop computers and diagnostic test equipment.
Ability to coach, mentor, and influence others.
Must drive Ryder vehicles and pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background and motor-vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Additional screening may include employment and education verification, motor-vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four or more years of relevant work experience.
Valid CDL Class A.
ASE certification in preventive maintenance, brakes, air conditioning, electrical, or electronics.
Post-secondary degree or technical certifications.
Experience with Thermo King and Carrier refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

Perform standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Perform complex vehicle repairs with minimal or no support.
Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers and software when applicable.
Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Perform remote triage with RCRC and customers to determine solutions for roadside breakdowns.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of assigned complaints.
Instruct, advise, coach, and mentor other technicians on maintenance procedures, diagnostics, and repairs.
Advise shop management and other technicians on shop repairs.
Use the Shop Management System and electronic documentation.
Complete required SBTIII training within 180 days and OEM diagnostic scan-tool and instructor-led courses as required by location fleet mix.
Follow federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT/MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as needed, which may include Service Island support.
Road-test vehicles as necessary.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting 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.
Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $500, paid four times per year.
$100 certification bonus for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
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.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.