Diesel Mechanic

Ryder • Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Lewiston, Maine. This role performs maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles, including preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and component repairs. Technicians use Ryder-provided diagnostic tools and equipment, interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of complaints, and document work using the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation. The work is performed in accordance with applicable safety, DOT, MOT, federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., with weekends off. Ryder advertises hourly pay of $32.41, certification and quarterly bonuses, paid training, and tool and boot allowances. PPE and uniforms are issued.

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, 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.

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 combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience preferred.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License 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 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, DOT, and MOT requirements.
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Hourly pay of $32.41
• Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year
• Tool box/tool allowance
• Tool and boot allowance
• Paid training
• PPE and uniforms issued
• Unlimited referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee
• Career development and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed