Diesel Mechanic

Ryder • Auburn, MA

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles in Auburn, Massachusetts. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with weekends off. Ryder provides paid training, diagnostic tools and equipment, personal protective equipment and uniforms, and tool and boot allowances. Compensation is $33.48 per hour, with bonuses for new ASE certifications and quarterly performance, as well as an employee referral bonus opportunity. Ryder describes opportunities for career development and advancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational or technical certification.
• Basic tools 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.
• Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience area preferred.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License preferred.
• 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.
• Must drive Ryder vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary degree or technical certifications.
• Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in mechanical repair.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance and 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 required repairs.
• 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 and DOT/MOT requirements.
• Perform other support duties as needed to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
• Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
• Tool allowance.
• Boot allowance.
• Paid training.
• PPE and uniforms issued.
• Employee referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED