Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Williston, VT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Williston, Vermont. The role performs maintenance and repairs on vehicles, including preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and component replacement. The technician may also perform facility and operational support duties, interact with customers and drivers to understand vehicle complaints, and use Ryder’s shop management system and electronic documentation. Work is conducted in accordance with applicable safety, DOT, MOT, and corporate compliance guidelines. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on a mid shift from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The posted hourly pay is $32.50. Ryder provides diagnostic equipment and tools for heavy-duty vehicle maintenance and repair mechanics. The posting also describes bonuses, benefits, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement.

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 in the required experience area 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 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, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including possible Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting 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.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Sign-on bonus of $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days.
Top Tech Competition awards of $250–$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.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.