Diesel Technician

Ryder•Forest Park, GA

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Forest Park, Georgia. The position performs maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles and uses diagnostic tools and equipment. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Pay is $30.00 per hour, with bonuses available for new ASE certifications, quarterly performance, and the Top Tech Competition. Ryder provides training, tools and equipment, and opportunities for career development and advancement.

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.

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 preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License 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 a diagnostic computer when applicable.
Identify the root cause 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 a complaint after a task is assigned.
Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT/MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual beginning on the first day, 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 each quarter.
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 eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Unlimited referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.