Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Manheim Township, PA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The position performs vehicle maintenance and repair, including preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and component repairs. Technicians use diagnostic computers when applicable, interact with customers and drivers to identify complaints, and document work through the Shop Management System and other electronic tools. The role also includes facility maintenance and other operational support duties, and requires compliance with applicable safety, DOT, and corporate guidelines. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on second shift from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pay is $32.13 per hour. Ryder advertises certification, quarterly, and sign-on bonuses, along with benefits and career development opportunities.

Requirements

Basic tools are required.
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventive maintenance such as 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, and Ryder road test.
Must pass a 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 area preferred.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
Performs standard vehicle maintenance.
Performs standard component inspections and repairs.
Performs preventive maintenance.
Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, using a diagnostic computer when applicable.
Identifies the root cause of basic failures or conditions and performs repairs as required.
Replaces defective components as instructed.
Performs facility maintenance duties.
Interacts with customers and drivers to determine the nature of a complaint after being assigned a task.
Uses key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Works in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Performs other operational support duties as required, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting 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.
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.
Top Tech Competition awards 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 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 and Fuel Service Employee.