Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Brownwood, TX

26d•$27 - $27

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Brownwood, Texas. The role performs maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and repair work on vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles. Technicians use diagnostic tools and equipment and interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of complaints. The position also includes facility and operational support duties and requires compliance with applicable safety, transportation, and corporate guidelines. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with first-shift hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pay is $26.50 per hour. The position offers a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700; quarterly bonuses of up to $500; and additional earning opportunities through the Top Tech Competition. Ryder describes a safety-first workplace with state-of-the-art equipment and tools, paid training, career development and advancement opportunities, and various employee benefits. Applicants 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, 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.

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 preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) 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 a diagnostic computer 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 a complaint when assigned a task.
Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with 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

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