Diesel Technician

Ryder • Jeffersonville, IN

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The role involves maintaining and repairing vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles, using diagnostic tools and equipment. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday on second shift: Tuesday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position pays $30.48 per hour, offers a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained up to $700, and provides quarterly bonuses of up to $500. Ryder provides paid training, PPE and uniforms, a tool and boot allowance, and state-of-the-art equipment. The position requires driving Ryder vehicles and obtaining a CDL within six months after hire. Candidates must pass a drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational or technical certification.
• Basic tools 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.
• 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.
• Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred.
• Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required area preferred.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance.
• Perform standard component inspections and repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers when applicable.
• Identify root causes of basic failures or conditions and perform repairs as required.
• Replace defective components as instructed.
• Perform facility maintenance duties.
• Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of complaints when assigned a task.
• Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
• Work in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT/MOT requirements.
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
• Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
• Paid training.
• PPE and uniforms issued.
• Tool and boot allowance.
• Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED