Diesel Mechanic

Ryder • Lewiston, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Lewiston, Maine. The role performs maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles using diagnostic tools and equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., with weekends off. Pay is $32.41 per hour, with a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700, and a quarterly bonus of up to $500. Ryder provides paid training, issued PPE and uniforms, and tool and boot allowances. The position requires driving Ryder vehicles and obtaining a CDL within six months after hire. Ryder describes opportunities for career development and advancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational or technical certification.
• Basic tools required.
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines.
• Experience with routine preventive maintenance, including oil changes, brake work, and tire work, required.
• Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience preferred.
• 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.
• The position requires driving Ryder vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred.
• New ASE certifications can qualify for a certification bonus.

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 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 and DOT/MOT requirements.
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
• Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
• Tool box/tool allowance.
• Paid training.
• PPE and uniforms issued.
• Tool and boot allowance.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED