Diesel Technician

Ryder•Roseville, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician in Roseville, Michigan. The role performs basic maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles, with training and support for preventive maintenance. Technicians use diagnostic computers when applicable and may also perform facility maintenance duties. The position requires driving Ryder vehicles and completing specified hiring, medical, drug-screening, road-test, and background-check requirements. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday on second shift: Tuesday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Friday, noon to 8:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pay is $31.97 per hour, with certification and quarterly bonus opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Basic tools required.
Ability to understand and communicate effectively.
Ability to work shift work and weekends as required.
Ability to perform all entry-level tasks and demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of computers and the ability to apply that knowledge.
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.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of experience in transportation maintenance preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.
Some experience in transportation maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform basic vehicle maintenance.
Identify components and perform minor repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance with training and support.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Perform all entry-level tasks.
Diagnose minor mechanical and electronic problems, using a diagnostic computer when applicable.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Drive Ryder vehicles.

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.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
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.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.