Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Norton, MA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Norton, Massachusetts. The role performs maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles, including routine preventative maintenance, inspections, component repairs, and diagnosis of mechanical and electronic problems. The position requires use of diagnostic computers when applicable, shop management and electronic documentation systems, and compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines. Technicians may also perform facility and other operational support duties and interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of vehicle complaints. The position pays $36.00 per hour and offers a certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700, as well as a quarterly bonus of up to $500. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, on third shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, and a safety-first workplace.

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, and Ryder road test.
Must pass a 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 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 a complaint when 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/MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, which may include 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.
Top Tech Competition awards 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 every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.