Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Des Moines, IA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Des Moines, IA, offering a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. This role involves performing vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including standard maintenance, component inspections, preventive maintenance, and diagnosing mechanical and electronic problems. Technicians will utilize diagnostic computers and the Shop Management System, ensuring compliance with all federal, provincial, and corporate guidelines. The position also includes customer interaction and other support duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Vocational or Technical Certification
Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred
Basic tools, required
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, required
Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience, preferred
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
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

Nice To Haves

This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles.

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, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
Replaces defective components as instructed
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)
Performs other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
Yearly merit pay increases
401(k) company match
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
Paid training that keeps you ahead
Safety-first workplace & State-of-the-art equipment
Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year
U.S. military veterans - extra paid day off
15% company stock discount
Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee