Diesel Technician

Ryder•Front Royal, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Front Royal, Virginia. The role performs maintenance and repair work on vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles, and uses diagnostic tools and equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Pay is $26.00 per hour, with certification and quarterly bonus opportunities. The position requires driving Ryder vehicles and obtaining a CDL within six months after hire. Ryder describes a safety-first workplace with state-of-the-art equipment, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accruing from the first day; a 401(k) company match; and other listed benefits and incentive programs.

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.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience area preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License 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.
Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles.
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

Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience area.

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 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 a complaint 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, which may include 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.
Top Tech Competition opportunity to earn $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.
$100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.