Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Hammond, LA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Master Level Diesel Technician in Hammond, Louisiana, offering a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. This role involves performing vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including standard and preventive maintenance, complex repairs, and diagnostics of mechanical and electronic problems. The technician will also perform remote triage for roadside breakdowns, interact with customers/drivers, and instruct/advise other technicians. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools for mechanics working on heavy-duty vehicles and emphasizes a safety-first workplace with opportunities for career development and advancement.

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
Diagnostics and repairs, including AC, electrical systems
Advanced skilled level repairs to include some major engine repairs, diesel after treatment or automotive fuel injection repairs, required
Four (4) years or more Relevant work experience, preferred
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
All other certification as required by location, required
Ability to perform all T3 tasks
Must have demonstrated advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Must have basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be available to work shift work/weekends and on call duty as required
Required to operate shop computers and diagnostic test equipment proficiently
Must have minimum tool requirement
Must road test vehicles as necessary
Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/influence others
This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles.
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

Prefer ASE Certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, electrical, Electronics or ASE Master Mechanic

Responsibilities

SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)
Complete all OEM on-line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix. (completed within 365days)
Complete Instructor led OEM courses as required to support location fleet mix.
Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including: Performs standard vehicle maintenance, Performs preventive maintenance, Performs complex repairs with minimal (if any) support.
Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
Diagnoses and repairs complex mechanical and electronic problems with minimal (if any) support, utilizing diagnostic computers/software when applicable.
Performs remote triage to with RCRC and customers to determine best solution to assist roadside breakdowns.
Performs facility maintenance duties
Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task.
Instructs and advises other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics
Coaches/Mentors other level technicians
Advise shop management and other technicians on shop repairs
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)
Other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year
Sign On Bonus: Ryder Pays You $2500 at 30 days and $2500 at 90 days
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