Diesel Mechanic Senior Level

Ryder•Gardiner, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Senior Diesel Technician in Gardiner, Maine, offering a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. This role involves performing vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including routine preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and complex repairs on heavy-duty vehicles. Technicians will utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and work in a safety-first environment. The position also includes mentoring junior technicians and interacting with customers/drivers.

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 (oil changes, brake and tire work).
Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment.
Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
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

Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred.
All other certification as required by location, required.

Responsibilities

Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable.
Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision.
Replaces defective components as instructed.
Works unsupervised on most tasks.
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).
Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.
Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support.
SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220).
Complete 2 of the OEM On-Line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mi. (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed within 365days).

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
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
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.