Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Fenton, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Fenton, Missouri, to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles. The position pays $31.83 per hour and includes a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification earned, up to $700, and quarterly bonuses of up to $500. The schedule is Monday through Friday, first shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ryder provides technicians with diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred), vocational or technical certification, and basic tools. Mechanical repair aptitude and experience are required, including routine preventive maintenance such as oil changes, brake work, and tire work. Two or more years combining classroom training and work experience, postsecondary education or technical certifications, and a Class A CDL are preferred. Employees must be able to obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass required drug, DOT physical, road, background, and motor vehicle checks. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrued starting on Day 1; yearly merit increases; a 401(k) company match; PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance; and paid training. Additional offerings include a company stock discount, tuition repayment, paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria, employee discounts, and bonuses. Ryder is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Vocational or technical certification.
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 checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Postsecondary degree or technical certifications preferred.
Two or more years of a combination of classroom training and work experience in the required experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
Perform standard vehicle maintenance, 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 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.
PTO accrued starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours in the first year.
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.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.