Diesel Technician

RyderRichland, MS
Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Richland, Mississippi — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about. We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles. Spots are filling fast — apply now to secure your spot. Call or text “Alondra” to 904-659-5807 to speak with a recruiter today.

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 preventative maintenance, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work
  • Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required
  • Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
  • All other certification as required by location, required
  • Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
  • All other certification as required by location, required
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment
  • Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
  • This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must:
  • Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
  • Pass a Ryder Drug Test
  • Pass a DOT physical
  • Pass a Ryder road test
  • Pass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including Drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years
  • Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred
  • Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
  • Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred

Responsibilities

  • Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:
  • Performs standard vehicle maintenance
  • Performs preventive maintenance
  • Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
  • Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision
  • Replaces defective components as instructed
  • Works unsupervised on most tasks
  • Performs facility maintenance duties
  • Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task.
  • Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available.
  • Works in accordance with all federal/ provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT).
  • Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.
  • Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
  • Other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support
  • SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)
  • Complete 2 of the OEM On-Line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mi. (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed within 365days)

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
  • 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1
  • Yearly merit pay increases
  • 401 (k) company match
  • PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
  • Build your skills - paid training
  • Safety‑first workplace & State-of-the-art equipment
  • Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year
  • U.S. military veterans - extra paid day off
  • 15% company stock discount
  • Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment
  • 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
  • Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
  • Refer anyone and get rewarded with UNLIMITED bonuses up $1,500 for every Ryder hired Diesel Mechanic, Service Employee, Driver, Warehouse Associate and more!
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