Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•ORLANDO, FL

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Orlando, Florida. The role performs maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles, including preventive maintenance, complex mechanical and electronic diagnostics, inspections, and repairs. Technicians use diagnostic tools and electronic maintenance documentation, work with minimal supervision on complex tasks, and may mentor Technician 1 and Technician 2 employees. The position also includes facility and operational support duties and requires compliance with safety, Department of Transportation, and other applicable guidelines. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on the second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Pay is $28.50 per hour, with certification and quarterly bonus opportunities. Ryder provides diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, and benefits.

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.
Experience with routine preventive maintenance, including oil changes, brake work, and tire work.
Experience with basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required.
At least two years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment.
Three or more years of relevant work experience preferred.
Certifications required by location.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred.
Ability to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Knowledge of and ability to use computers, including PC, Windows, and a mouse.
Ability to pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, and Ryder road test.
Ability to pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Some positions may require additional employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Vocational or technical certification, post-secondary degree, or technical certifications.
Three or more years of relevant work experience.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.

Responsibilities

Perform standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers when applicable.
Complete complex and detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision.
Replace defective components as instructed.
Work unsupervised on most tasks.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of complaints 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, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Act as a mentor for Technician 1 and Technician 2 levels.
Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Perform other support duties as required, including Service Island support.
Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220).
Complete two OEM online diagnostic scan-tool software courses as required by location fleet mix, including the predominant OEM of the fleet, within 365 days.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual beginning on the first day, 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.
Top Tech Competition awards of $250 to $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.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.