Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Yakima, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician in Yakima, Washington. The position involves maintenance and repair of heavy-duty vehicles, including preventive maintenance, component inspections and repairs, and diagnosis of mechanical and electronic problems. Technicians use diagnostic tools and electronic documentation and may perform facility maintenance and other support duties. The role requires driving Ryder vehicles and working in accordance with applicable safety, transportation, and corporate compliance guidelines. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with a first-shift start at 7:00 a.m. Pay is $30.53 per hour. The position offers certification and quarterly bonuses, benefits, paid training, and 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 a combination of classroom training and work experience in the required experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License 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.
Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Post-secondary degree or technical certifications.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience.

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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
80 hours of paid time off during the first year, starting on Day 1.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
Personal protective equipment, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Top Tech Competition awards ranging from $250 to $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 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 or Fuel Service Employee.
$100 certification bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.