Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Union Gap, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Yakima, Washington. The position performs maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles, including standard vehicle and component inspections, preventive maintenance, and diagnosis of mechanical and electronic problems. Technicians use diagnostic computers when applicable, identify basic failures and conditions, and replace defective components as instructed. The role also includes facility maintenance, customer and driver interactions to determine the nature of complaints, and use of Ryder’s Shop Management System and electronic documentation. The position pays $30.53 per hour, with a schedule of Tuesday through Saturday and a first-shift start time of 7:00 a.m. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, and opportunities for bonuses and career development. Employees must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire and pass the required drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks.

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 and DOT physical.
Must pass a Ryder road test.
Must pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, 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, post-secondary 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 diagnostic computers when applicable.
Identify the root cause 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 complaints when assigned a task.
Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with federal and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as needed to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
80 hours of paid time off in the first year, starting Day 1.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
$100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Top Tech Competition awards 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.