Diesel Technician

Ryder•Conyers, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Conyers, Georgia. The role performs maintenance and repair on vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles using diagnostic tools and equipment. The position pays $28.50 per hour, with a $100 bonus for each newly obtained ASE certification, up to $700, and quarterly bonuses of up to $500. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, with Wednesday and Sunday off, on the first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and tools, paid training, and a path for career development and advancement. Additional compensation opportunities include a Top Tech Competition with awards of $250–$50,000 per year and referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.

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.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience area preferred.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred.
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 employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks and a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.
Must drive Ryder vehicles.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Post-secondary degree or technical certifications.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the relevant area.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
Perform standard vehicle maintenance.
Inspect and repair standard vehicle components.
Perform preventive maintenance.
Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers 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 applicable federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
Personal protective equipment, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Safety-first workplace and state-of-the-art equipment.
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.
ASE certification bonuses of $100 per new certification, up to $700.
Quarterly bonuses of up to $500, four times per year.
Unlimited referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.