Diesel Technician

Ryder•Orlando, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Orlando, Florida. The technician performs vehicle maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles, including preventive maintenance, component inspections and repairs, and diagnosis of mechanical and electronic problems. The position uses diagnostic computers when applicable, shop-management software, and electronic documentation. Technicians may also perform facility and other support duties, including Service Island support, and interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of assigned complaints. Work is conducted in accordance with applicable safety, DOT, MOT, and corporate compliance guidelines. The schedule is Monday through Friday, second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with weekends off. Ryder advertises hourly pay of $26.50, certification bonuses, quarterly bonuses, and a range of benefits. The position requires basic tools and mechanical repair aptitude or experience. Employees must be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months after hire and pass the specified drug, DOT physical, road, background, and motor vehicle checks.

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 Class A CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Some assignments may require additional screening, employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required area 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 the root cause of basic failures or conditions and perform necessary repairs.
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 federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Perform other operational support duties as required, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off beginning 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.
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.
$100 for each new ASE certification earned, up to $700.
Quarterly bonuses of up to $500, paid four times per year.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.