Diesel Technician

Ryder•ORLANDO, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician in Orlando, Florida. The technician performs maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles, and may also perform facility and other operational support duties. The role uses diagnostic tools and equipment and requires interaction with customers or drivers to determine the nature of a complaint. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with weekends off. The position offers an hourly rate of $26.50, a certification bonus of $100 for each newly obtained ASE certification (up to $700), and a quarterly bonus of up to $500. Ryder also lists medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day; yearly merit increases; a 401(k) company match; paid training; and other benefits and incentives. Candidates must have basic tools and demonstrated mechanical repair aptitude or experience. A CDL is preferred, and the employee must be able to obtain one within six months after hire.

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.

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 combined 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 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 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 required to support operations, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

Hourly pay of $26.50.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on the first day, 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–$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 up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.