Diesel Mechanic

Ryder • Highland Park, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Highland Park, Michigan. This role offers a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. The position involves performing vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including routine preventative maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electronic problems, and replacing defective components. Technicians will utilize diagnostic computers and shop management systems, interact with customers/drivers, and ensure compliance with all federal, provincial, and corporate guidelines. The role also includes facility maintenance and other support duties as required.

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 including: Routine preventative maintenance, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work, required
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass a Ryder Drug Test
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a Ryder road test
• Pass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

Nice To Haves

• Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience, preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• Works in accordance with all federal/ provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Excellent benefits
• Paid training
• PPE AND UNIFORMS Issued
• TOOL and BOOT ALLOWANCE provided
• State of the Art Equipment
• Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED