Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Union Gap, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Yakima, Washington. The role performs maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and repair work on vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles. Technicians use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and equipment and may receive a work-site service vehicle. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, with a first-shift start at 7:00 a.m. Pay is $31.53 per hour. Additional compensation opportunities include $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700; quarterly bonuses of up to $500; and eligibility for the Top Tech Competition, with awards of $250 to $50,000 per year. Ryder advertises paid training, career development and advancement opportunities, and referral bonuses for hired Diesel Mechanic Technicians and Fuel Service Employees. Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; 80 hours of PTO in the first year, starting on Day 1; yearly merit increases; a 401(k) company match; PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance; a paid day off for U.S. military veterans; a 15% company stock discount; up to $5,000 in technician tuition repayment; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. The employee must obtain a CDL within six months after hire and pass the specified drug, physical, road, background, and motor vehicle checks.

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 preferred.
Valid Class A CDL 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 a diagnostic computer when applicable.
Identify the root cause 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 after receiving an assignment.
Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT/MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as needed to support operations, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
80 hours of PTO in the first year, starting Day 1.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
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 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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.