Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Orlando, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Orlando, Florida. The position performs maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy- and medium-duty vehicles, using diagnostic equipment and maintenance documentation. Technicians complete work independently with minimal supervision, interact with customers and drivers to understand reported problems, support facility and shop operations, and mentor Technician 1 and Technician 2 employees. The role also includes completing specified training and diagnostic-tool courses after hire. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with weekends off. Pay is $28.50 per hour. The posting also describes certification and quarterly bonuses, benefits, paid training, career development opportunities, and access to diagnostic tools and equipment.

Requirements

Vocational or technical certification.
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.
Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems.
At least two years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment.
Knowledge of, and ability to use, basic computer functions including a PC, Windows, and a mouse.
Ability to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
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.
Ability to drive Ryder vehicles.
Meet any additional screening requirements that may apply, such as employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, customer badging, or customer background requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred.
Three or more years of relevant work experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers when applicable.
Complete complex, 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 and DOT/MOT requirements.
Mentor Technician 1 and Technician 2 employees.
Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Provide other support duties as required for operations, which may include Service Island support.
Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220).
Complete two OEM online diagnostic scan-tool software courses as required by the location's fleet mix, including the predominant OEM, within 365 days.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off beginning 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.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
Top Tech Competition earnings 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.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.