Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•York Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in York, Pennsylvania, to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles. The role pays $30.50 per hour and includes a $1,250 sign-on bonus at 30 days and another $1,250 at 90 days. Employees can earn a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with weekends off. Ryder provides diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement. The technician performs routine and preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs; documents work using the Shop Management System and electronic documentation; and interacts with customers and drivers to understand complaints. The role requires basic tools and mechanical aptitude or applied experience with automotive gas or diesel engines. A CDL is preferred, and the employee must be able to obtain one within six months after hire and pass the required drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks. Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day; yearly merit increases; a 401(k) company match; PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance; paid training; performance-based competition earnings; an additional paid day off for U.S. military veterans; a company stock discount; tuition repayment; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification, postsecondary degree, or technical certifications preferred.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
Perform standard vehicle maintenance.
Perform standard component inspections and repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance.
Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, using a diagnostic computer when applicable.
Identify root causes of basic failures or conditions and perform repairs as required.
Replace defective components as instructed.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of a complaint once assigned a task.
Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT/MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting 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.
Top Tech Competition earnings of $250–$50,000 per year.
An extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans.
15% company stock discount.
Up to $5,000 in tech tuition repayment.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
$100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Sign-on bonus of $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days.