Diesel Technician

Ryder•Annapolis Junction, MD

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. This role performs maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles, including preventive maintenance, diagnostics, inspections, and mechanical and electronic repairs. The technician works with diagnostic computers and maintenance documentation, interacts with customers and drivers to understand vehicle complaints, and follows applicable safety, DOT, MOT, and corporate compliance guidelines. The role includes mentoring Tech 1 and Tech 2 technicians and may involve other duties that support operations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with weekends off. Pay is $29.00 per hour, with certification and quarterly bonus opportunities.

Requirements

Vocational or technical certification.
Basic tools are 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.
At least 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment.
Knowledge of and ability to use computer skills, including PC, Windows, and a mouse.
Ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months after hire.
Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, and Ryder road test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years.
Ability to drive Ryder vehicles.
Meet any additional screening requirements that may apply, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Post-secondary degree or technical certifications.
Three or more years of relevant work experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Perform standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers when applicable.
Complete complex and 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 a complaint 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.
Mentor Tech 1 and Tech 2 technicians.
Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, which may include Service Island support.
Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220).
Complete two OEM online diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location and fleet mix within 365 days.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off accrued 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.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid 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.