Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Nazareth, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, to perform maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles. The role pays $28.00 per hour, with a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700, and quarterly bonuses of up to $500. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with weekends off. Ryder provides diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement. The position includes vehicle maintenance and repair, inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, component repair and replacement, and related facility and operations support. The technician interacts with customers and drivers to understand complaints, uses the Shop Management System and electronic documentation, and follows applicable safety and regulatory requirements. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accruing from the first day; yearly merit pay increases; a 401(k) company match; PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance; paid training; a safety-first workplace; employee discounts; and other incentive and development programs. Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.

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.
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

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 Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) 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 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 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
PTO accrual starting 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
Certification bonus of $100 per new ASE certification, up to $700
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year
Top Tech Competition earnings 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 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
State-of-the-art equipment
Career development and advancement opportunities