Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder•Dracut, MA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Dracut, Massachusetts, to perform maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles. The position pays $33.69 per hour and offers a quarterly bonus of up to $500. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday on second shift: Tuesday–Thursday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; Friday, 1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Ryder provides diagnostic tools and equipment for its maintenance repair mechanics. The role requires heavy-duty diesel maintenance experience and driving Ryder vehicles. The employee must be able to obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass the required drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks. Benefits described include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day; yearly merit pay increases; a 401(k) company match; PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance; paid training; a safety-first workplace; Top Tech Competition earnings; an additional paid day off for U.S. military veterans; a company stock discount; tech tuition repayment; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and referral bonuses. Ryder also describes career development and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Heavy-duty diesel maintenance experience.
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.
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 in the required experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License 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 repairs as required.
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 available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting 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.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Top Tech Competition earnings of $250–$50,000 per year.
An extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans.
15% company stock discount.
Up to $5,000 in tech 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.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.
Toolbox/tool allowance.