Diesel Technician

Ryder•Harrisburg, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mobile Maintenance Diesel Technician in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The role involves traveling to customer locations in an assigned Ryder mobile maintenance truck to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles. Technicians use company-provided diagnostic tools and equipment, interact directly with customers, coordinate work schedules, and document work using Ryder’s shop management systems. This is a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated position with a Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; weekends are off. The position pays $30 per hour and includes certification, quarterly, and sign-on bonuses.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet federal preventive maintenance certification requirements through a combination of classroom training or work experience totaling one year.
Have the minimum tools required for the job, as outlined in Ryder Maintenance Policy 2.02.
Pass Ryder drug testing, a DOT physical, a Ryder road test, a Ryder background check, and a motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the past three years.
Be able to drive Ryder vehicles.
Understand and adhere to company policies.
Demonstrate hands-on mechanic, customer service, and account management skills.
Be able to complete repair orders using company-established systems.
Demonstrate customer service and relationship management skills.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels.
Work independently and as part of a team; prioritize workload; and operate with flexibility and self-direction in a fast-paced environment.
Be self-starting and self-sufficient, able to multitask, highly organized, and have strong time-management and follow-up skills.
Hold a valid non-commercial Class E driver license, a Class A commercial driver license, and/or a state driver license as required.
Obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Complete PM230 and PM298 preventive maintenance certifications within 90 days.
Complete BA220 and BA298 air-brake training within 90 days.
Complete BH220 and BH298 hydraulic-brake training within 90 days, where appropriate.
Complete TW220 tire and wheel training within 90 days.
Complete AC220 and AC298 air-conditioning training and qualification within 180 days.
Complete battery charge and check training and warranty requirements.
Complete DR208 heavy-duty electrical training within 90 days.
Complete SBT220 Service Island Support SBTIII training and SBT Phase 2 within 180 days.
Complete at least two OEM online engine courses.
Comply with additional customer-specific screening requirements where applicable, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, badging, or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical certification in vehicle maintenance and repair services.
At least one year of mechanical experience working offsite at customer locations.
Ability to take home and secure the assigned mobile service truck and its contents.

Responsibilities

Interact with customers and independently facilitate preventive maintenance, resolve repair issues, and discuss repair estimates.
Coordinate work schedules as required by customers.
Road-test vehicles to identify the causes of complaints, verify the quality of repairs, and support customer satisfaction.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles, including work on air and hydraulic brakes, air conditioning and heating, cargo-handling equipment and liftgates, charging and cranking systems, clutches, cooling systems, lighting and electrical accessories, drive axles, drivelines, engines, fuel systems, steering and axles, suspensions, tires and wheels, and vehicle coupling systems.
Use shop management system functions and available electronic documentation.
Perform work in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and corporate compliance requirements, including safety and DOT guidelines.
Use internal and external maintenance documents.
Maintain service, safety, and environmental records required by corporate and government requirements.
Meet company maintenance measurements related to inspections and preventive maintenance, brakes, tires, wheels, and other safety-related maintenance items.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off beginning on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
Personal protective equipment, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
Sign-on bonus of $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days.
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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.
Company-provided Ryder mobile maintenance truck for service calls.
Safety-first workplace and state-of-the-art equipment.
Career development and advancement opportunities.