Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Marietta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Marietta, Georgia. The role involves maintaining and repairing heavy-duty vehicles, diagnosing mechanical and electronic issues, and carrying out preventive maintenance. Ryder provides diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with weekends off. Pay is $27.20 per hour, with certification and quarterly bonus opportunities. The position requires driving Ryder vehicles; employees must be able to obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass the required drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks.

Requirements

Vocational or technical certification.
Basic tools are 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.
Ability to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history from previous employers for the last three years.

Nice To Haves

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

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 diagnostic computers 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 after being 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 and DOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days.
PTO beginning on Day 1, 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.
Safety-first workplace and state-of-the-art equipment.
Top Tech Competition awards of $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.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.