Diesel Reefer Mechanic

Ryder•Conestoga Township, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Master Level Diesel Technician in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. This role performs maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles, including complex mechanical and electronic diagnostics and repairs, with minimal support. Reefer experience is required. The position uses diagnostic tools and equipment and involves interacting with customers and drivers, supporting roadside breakdowns, and coaching other technicians. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the first shift, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position pays $35 per hour and offers certification, quarterly, sign-on, and competition bonuses. Ryder provides tools and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement. Employees must be available for shift work, weekends, and on-call duty as required.

Requirements

Reefer experience is required.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification, post-secondary degree, or technical certifications preferred.
Basic tools required, including the minimum tool requirement.
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience repairing automotive gas or diesel engines.
Experience with routine preventive maintenance, including oil changes, brake work, and tire work.
Experience diagnosing and repairing air conditioning and electrical systems.
Ability to perform advanced repairs, including some major engine repairs, diesel after-treatment repairs, or automotive fuel-injection repairs.
Four or more years of relevant work experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License preferred; must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Certifications required by the location.
Ability to perform all T3 tasks.
Demonstrated advanced analytical and vehicle-maintenance repair skills.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including PC, Windows, and mouse use.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Availability for shift work, weekends, and on-call duty as required.
ASE certification in PM, brakes, A/C, electrical, electronics, or ASE Master Mechanic preferred.
Proficiency operating shop computers and diagnostic test equipment.
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and influence others.
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.
Additional screening may be required, including employment and education verification, motor-vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Vocational or technical certification, post-secondary degree, or technical certifications.
Four or more years of relevant work experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.
ASE certification in PM, brakes, A/C, electrical, electronics, or ASE Master Mechanic.

Responsibilities

Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220).
Complete required OEM online diagnostic scan-tool software courses within 365 days.
Complete instructor-led OEM courses as required to support the location's fleet mix.
Perform standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Perform complex repairs with minimal or no support.
Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electronic problems with minimal or no support, using diagnostic computers and software when applicable.
Perform remote triage with RCRC and customers to determine solutions for roadside breakdowns.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of assigned complaints.
Instruct and advise other technicians on maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics.
Coach and mentor technicians at other levels.
Advise shop management and other technicians on shop repairs.
Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as needed, including Service Island support.
Road-test vehicles as necessary.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
Sign-on bonus of $2,500 at 30 days and $2,500 at 90 days.
Top Tech Competition awards 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 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 of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.
Safety-first workplace and state-of-the-art equipment.