Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•West Sacramento, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mobile Maintenance Diesel Technician in West Sacramento, California. The role provides mobile maintenance and repair services for heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles. Mobile technicians are issued a Ryder mobile maintenance truck for service calls and use company-provided diagnostic tools and equipment. The position pays $42.24 per hour, with a second-shift schedule of Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and weekends off. Additional compensation may include bonuses for new ASE certifications, quarterly bonuses, and participation in the Top Tech Competition. The technician performs preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs; works directly with customers to resolve repair issues and discuss estimates; road-tests vehicles; and completes repair orders and electronic documentation. Work must comply with safety, Department of Transportation, environmental, and other applicable requirements. The technician maintains service and safety records, meets company maintenance performance measures, and may mentor Mobile Technician II employees. Ryder describes a safety-first workplace with state-of-the-art equipment and offers a career development and advancement path. The job is a DOT safety-regulated and safety-sensitive position. Candidates must pass required drug, physical, road, background, and motor-vehicle checks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment.
Have the minimum tools required to perform job duties under Ryder Maintenance policy 2.02.
Pass a Ryder drug test and applicable drug and alcohol verification of previous employers for the past three years.
Pass a DOT physical, Ryder road test, Ryder background check, and motor vehicle check.
Be able to drive Ryder vehicles.
Understand and adhere to company policies.
Demonstrated hands-on mechanic, customer service, and account management skills.
Ability to complete repair orders using company-established systems.
Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to prioritize workload and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
Self-starter with a self-sufficient approach; able to multitask and stay organized with excellent time management and follow-up skills.
Valid noncommercial Class E driver's license, commercial Class A driver's license, and/or state driver's license as required.
Complete required qualification and training items, including SBTIII training and SBT220 within 180 days; two OEM online diagnostic software courses within one year; TW220 within 90 days; PM230 and PM298 within 90 days; BA220 and BA298 within 90 days; BH220 and BH298 within 90 days where appropriate; CF609 within 90 days; AC220 and AC298 within 180 days; and DR208 within 90 days.
Meet qualifications for brake mechanics and inspectors under FMCS 396.25.
Pass any additional screening required for the assigned customer, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, badging, or customer background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical certification in a related field.
Ability to take home and secure an assigned mobile service truck and its contents, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Interact with customers and independently facilitate preventive maintenance, resolve repair issues, and discuss new repair estimates.
Coordinate work schedules as required by customers.
Road-test vehicles to identify causes of complaints, verify repair quality, and support customer satisfaction.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on vehicle systems, including air conditioning and heating, air and hydraulic brakes, liftgates, charging and cranking systems, electrical accessories, clutches, cooling systems, drive axles and drivelines, engines, fuel systems, steering, suspension, tires and wheels, and vehicle coupling systems.
Use shop management systems and electronic documentation.
Perform work in accordance with federal, state, local, corporate, safety, and DOT requirements.
Maintain service, safety, and environmental records required by the company and applicable authorities.
Meet company maintenance measurements for inspections and preventive maintenance, brakes, tires, wheels, and other safety-related items.
Act as a mentor for Mobile Technician II employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off 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.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Top Tech Competition opportunity to earn $250–$50,000 per year.
An 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 of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.