Diesel Technician

Ryder•Orangeburg, SC

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The role performs maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles, including preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and component repairs. Technicians use diagnostic tools and equipment and may interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of reported issues. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday on the first shift, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and pays $25.50 per hour. Ryder describes a safety-first workplace and provides training, tools, and equipment.

Requirements

Basic tools are 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.
Must pass a DOT physical.
Must pass a Ryder road test.
Must pass a 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 a combination of classroom training and work experience preferred.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A 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 once 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, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including possible Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off accrued starting on day one, up to 80 hours 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 awards 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 referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.