Diesel Technician

Ryder•Marietta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Marietta, Georgia. The role involves maintaining and repairing heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles, diagnosing mechanical and electronic problems, and completing inspections and repairs with minimal supervision. The technician may work unsupervised on most tasks, interact with customers and drivers to understand reported issues, and mentor Tech 1 and Tech 2 employees. The position also includes facility and operational support duties and requires compliance with safety, DOT, MOT, and other applicable guidelines. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on second shift from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Pay is $31.50 per hour. Ryder provides diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, and opportunities for bonuses and career development. Employees must be able to obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass the required drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks.

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 preventative maintenance such as oil changes, brake work, and tire work.
Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required.
At least two years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment.
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, 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.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred.
Three or more years of relevant work experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers 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 a complaint 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, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Mentor Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.
Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Provide other support duties as required, 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.
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.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
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.
Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.