Diesel Mechanic

Ryder • Benicia, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Benicia, California. This role performs maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and tools. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on the first shift from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The stated hourly pay is $38.73, with certification and quarterly bonus opportunities. Ryder provides paid training, PPE and uniforms, and a tool and boot allowance. The job requires driving Ryder vehicles; employees must be able to obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass the required testing and checks.

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, 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, and Ryder road test.
• Must pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
• Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred.
• Two or more years of a combination of classroom training and work experience in the required experience preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A 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 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 federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT/MOT requirements.
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

• $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
• Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
• Paid training.
• PPE and uniforms issued.
• Tool and boot allowance.
• Unlimited referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.
• Clear path for career development and advancement.

What This Job Offers

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