Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Battle Creek, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician in Battle Creek, Michigan, to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles. The role pays $26.00 per hour and includes a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700, plus a quarterly bonus of up to $500. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with weekends off. Technicians perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on vehicles and components, and may also perform facility and other operational support duties. The position requires driving Ryder vehicles. Employees must obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass Ryder’s drug test, a DOT physical, a road test, and background and motor vehicle checks. Ryder describes the workplace as safety-first and provides paid training and state-of-the-art equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification.
Post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred.
Basic tools 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.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required area preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License preferred.
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.
The position requires driving Ryder vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary degree or technical certifications.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required area.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.
New ASE certifications can earn a certification bonus.

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 complaints 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, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
80 hours of PTO during the first year, starting Day 1.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Top Tech Competition awards ranging from $250 to $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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each Ryder hire, with unlimited bonuses.