Diesel Technician

Ryder•Kansas City, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician in Kansas City, Missouri. The technician performs maintenance and repairs on vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles, using diagnostic tools and equipment. The role includes preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, diagnosing mechanical and electronic problems, and supporting shop operations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Pay is $32.11 per hour, with certification and quarterly bonus opportunities. Ryder describes the workplace as safety-first and provides state-of-the-art diagnostics, tools, and 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 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.
Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Vocational or technical certification, post-secondary degree, or technical certifications.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.

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 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 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 ranging from $250 to $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 up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.
$100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.