Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder•Park City, KY

16d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring Diesel Mechanic Technicians at all experience levels for permanent, full-time positions. Technicians perform vehicle maintenance and repair, including preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and component repairs on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment. The role involves using diagnostic computers and Ryder’s Shop Management System, interacting with customers and drivers to understand vehicle complaints, and following applicable safety, transportation, and corporate compliance guidelines. Technicians may also perform facility maintenance and other support duties, including Service Island support. The position offers hourly pay, weekly paychecks, quarterly bonuses of up to $500, and a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700. Benefits and other offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrued starting on day one; yearly merit increases; a 401(k) company match; paid training; PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance; a company stock discount; tuition repayment for eligible technical education; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Additional offerings include a technician competition with potential annual awards and an extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Vocational or technical certification; post-secondary vocational education is preferred.
One or more years of combined classroom training or work experience performing mechanical repairs on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment.
Possess the minimum tools required under Maintenance Policy 2.02.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to complete and apply required technical training as assigned.
Ability to pass Ryder Regulated Status Requirements.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Be thorough and dependable.
Ability to work shifts and weekends as required.
Ability to perform all entry-level tasks.
Intermediate-level knowledge of and ability to use computers.
Non-commercial driver's license, Class E.
Must possess a state license as required.

Nice To Haves

One or more years performing advanced mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment, with demonstrated proficiency in advanced diagnostics, overhaul, and repair of vehicle components and systems.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class A.

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 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 required to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical insurance after 30 days
Dental insurance after 30 days
Vision insurance after 30 days
Paid time off accrued starting on day one, 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
$100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700
Top Tech Competition awards of $250–$50,000 per year
Extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans
15% company stock discount
Up to $5,000 in technical tuition repayment
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more