Diesel Technician Mechanic

Ryder•South Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in South Boston, Massachusetts. The role performs maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles, including preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and component repairs. Technicians use state-of-the-art tools and diagnostic equipment, electronic documentation, and Ryder’s Shop Management System, and follow applicable safety, Department of Transportation, and corporate compliance guidelines. The position also involves interacting with customers and drivers to determine the nature of vehicle complaints and supporting operations as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with weekends off. Pay is $35.75 per hour, with quarterly bonuses of up to $500. A tool box/tool allowance is also mentioned. Ryder describes opportunities for career development and advancement.

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 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.
Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience area.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.
Post-secondary degree or technical certifications.

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 federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting 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.
Safety-first workplace and state-of-the-art equipment.
Top Tech Competition awards of $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 specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.
Quarterly bonuses of up to $500.