Diesel Technician

Ryder•Middleton, WI

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Middleton, Wisconsin to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles. The role provides state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and tools, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement. Pay is $28.50 per hour, with a certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700, and quarterly bonuses of up to $500. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour days, on second shift from 2:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The technician performs vehicle and facility maintenance, inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs, and interacts with customers or drivers to understand assigned complaints. The job requires basic tools and the ability to obtain a CDL within six months after hire, as well as passing a drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks.

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 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, and Ryder road test.
Must pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).

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 required repairs.
Replace defective components as instructed.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of complaints for assigned tasks.
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, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as needed to support operations, including 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.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Top Tech Competition earnings 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 bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee referred.