Diesel Technician

Ryder•Alexandria, LA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Alexandria, Louisiana. The role performs maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and equipment. Pay is $24.50 per hour, with a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained (up to $700) and quarterly bonuses of up to $500. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with weekends off. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day; yearly merit pay increases; a company 401(k) match; PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance; paid training; a safety-first workplace; a Top Tech competition with awards of $250 to $50,000 per year; an extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans; a 15% company stock discount; up to $5,000 in technician tuition repayment; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Ryder also offers career development and advancement opportunities and referral bonuses for hired Diesel Mechanic Technicians and Fuel Service Employees.

Requirements

Basic tools are required.
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines.
Routine preventive maintenance experience, 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, and 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.
Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification, post-secondary degree, or technical certifications preferred.
Two or more years combining classroom training and work experience in the required area preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) 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 diagnostic computers 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 complaints when assigned a task.
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 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 awards of $250 to $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 specific 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.