Diesel Technician

Ryder•New Stanton, PA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in New Stanton, Pennsylvania. The role maintains and repairs heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles, including preventive maintenance, diagnostics, inspections, and complex mechanical and electronic repairs. Technicians use diagnostic equipment, maintenance documentation, and Ryder’s Shop Management System, and may perform facility maintenance and other duties supporting operations. The position also mentors Technician 1 and Technician 2 employees and works with customers and drivers to identify vehicle issues. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on the first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay is $32.92 per hour. The role includes a quarterly bonus of up to $500 and a sign-on bonus of $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification or post-secondary degree 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.
Basic diagnostics and repairs, including air-conditioning and electrical systems, required.
At least two years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment.
Computer skills, including use of a PC, Windows, and a mouse.
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.
Must meet any additional screening requirements that may apply, including employment or education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, or customer badging or background requirements.
Certifications required by location.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of relevant work experience preferred.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred.
Vocational or technical certification or post-secondary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems, using a diagnostic computer when applicable.
Complete complex, detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision.
Replace defective components as instructed.
Work unsupervised on most tasks.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of complaints once 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.
Mentor Tech 1 and Tech 2 employees.
Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Perform other support duties as needed to support operations, including Service Island support.
Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220).
Complete two OEM online diagnostic scan-tool software courses as required by location fleet mix, including the predominant OEM, within 365 days.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual beginning on day one, 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.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
Sign-on bonus of $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days.
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 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.