Diesel Technician

Ryder•Yakima, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Yakima, Washington. The role performs maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles, using diagnostic tools and equipment. Technicians work with minimal supervision on complex inspections and repairs, interact with customers and drivers to understand complaints, document work electronically, and follow safety and regulatory requirements. The position also includes mentoring lower-level technicians and supporting shop operations. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with a first-shift start time of 7:00 a.m. Pay is $36.12 per hour, with quarterly bonuses of up to $500. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement.

Requirements

At least two years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment.
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.
Basic diagnostic and repair experience, including AC and electrical systems.
Basic tools are required.
Ability to use a PC, Windows, a mouse, and related computer functions.
Ability to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test and DOT physical.
Must pass a Ryder road test and 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.
Additional screening may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, or customer-required badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Vocational or technical certification.
Post-secondary degree or technical certifications.
Three or more years of relevant work experience.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.

Responsibilities

Perform standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems, using a diagnostic computer when applicable.
Complete complex and detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision.
Replace defective components as instructed.
Work unsupervised on most tasks.
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 requirements.
Mentor Tech 1 and Tech 2 level technicians.
Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Provide other support as required for operations, including Service Island support.
Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220).
Complete two OEM online diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location and fleet mix within 365 days.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off beginning 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.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
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.