Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder•Robinson Township, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support its Truck Fleet in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role offers an hourly pay of $33.96, quarterly bonuses up to $500, and a sign-on bonus of $1750 at 30 days and another $1750 at 90 days. The schedule is Monday to Friday, with weekends off, working a second shift from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. This position is for a Maintenance Repair Mechanic specializing in Heavy Duty Vehicles. Ryder provides comprehensive benefits including annual merit pay increases, on-the-job paid training, medical, dental, vision, and union pension. The company also offers 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, paid time off accruing from day one (80 hours per year), an additional day off for U.S. Military Veterans, and a 401K with company match. Employees can purchase Ryder stock at a 15% discount. PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance are provided. Ryder has recognition programs for top technicians with cash prizes and a tuition repayment program up to $5,000. The company encourages a diverse workforce, including Military Reserve and Veterans, and offers unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500.

Requirements

Basic tools
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
All other certification as required by location
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.
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
Ability to pass 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

High school diploma or equivalent
Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications
Three (3) years or more relevant work experience
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A

Responsibilities

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

Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
On the Job Paid Training
Medical
Dental
Vision
Union Pension
12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply)
Paid Time Off Starts Accruing at DAY ONE with 80 hours per year
Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans
401 K offers a company match
HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount
PPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs rewards 12 Top Techs each year with Cash Prizes from $250 to $50,000!
Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000!
UNLIMITED bonuses up $1,500 for every Ryder hired Diesel Mechanic, Service Employee, Driver, Warehouse Associate and more!
Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year
Sign On Bonus: Ryder Pays You $1750 at 30 days and $1750 at 90 days