Diesel Technician

Ryder•Austin, IN

62d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Austin, Indiana, to perform maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles. The position pays $23.76 per hour and offers a $100 bonus for each newly obtained ASE certification, up to $700, as well as quarterly bonuses of up to $500. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, first shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement. The role includes interacting with customers and drivers to determine the nature of reported complaints, documenting work electronically, and supporting shop operations. The position requires obtaining a CDL within six months after hire and passing required drug, DOT physical, road, background, and motor vehicle checks.

Requirements

Basic tools are required.
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines.
Experience with routine preventive maintenance, including oil changes, brake work, and tire work, is required.
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.
Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
Performs standard vehicle maintenance.
Performs standard component inspections and repairs.
Performs preventive maintenance.
Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, using a diagnostic computer when applicable.
Identifies the root cause of basic failures or conditions and performs repairs as required.
Replaces defective components as instructed.
Performs facility maintenance duties.
Interacts with customers and drivers to determine the nature of a complaint once assigned a task.
Uses key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Works in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Performs other support duties as required to support operations, which may include 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.
Quarterly bonuses of up to $500, four times per year.
$100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Top Tech Competition awards of $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 specific 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.