Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Yakima, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Yakima, Washington. The position performs maintenance and repair work on vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles, using diagnostic tools and equipment. Ryder provides a work-site service vehicle for on-site technicians, state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with a first-shift start time of 7:00 a.m. Pay is $31.53 per hour. The position offers a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700, and a quarterly bonus of up to $500. Other potential bonuses include the Top Tech competition and referral bonuses, subject to the terms described in the posting. The role requires driving Ryder vehicles. The employee must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire and pass the required drug test, DOT physical, road test, background check, and motor vehicle check. Additional screening may apply depending on the assigned customer.

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 and DOT physical.
Must pass a Ryder road test and 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 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 required repairs.
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 federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT/MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties needed to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
80 hours of PTO in the first year, starting Day 1.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
A safety-first workplace and state-of-the-art equipment.
Top Tech competition earnings 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 tech tuition repayment.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
$100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Work-site service vehicle for on-site technicians.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.