Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•El Paso, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in El Paso, Texas. The role performs maintenance and repair work on vehicles, including preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and diagnosis of mechanical and electronic problems. Technicians use diagnostic computers when applicable, replace defective components, document work through the Shop Management System, and follow applicable safety, DOT, and corporate compliance guidelines. The position may also include facility maintenance and other operational support duties, such as Service Island support. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on second shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Pay is $23.00 per hour. Ryder provides diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, and opportunities for bonuses and career development.

Requirements

Basic tools are required.
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gasoline or diesel engines.
Experience with routine preventive maintenance, including oil changes, brake work, and tire work, is required.
Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, and 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 area 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 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 complaints when 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, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Perform other operational support duties as required, including possible Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual beginning on day one, 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.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Top Tech Competition awards of $250 to $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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.