Diesel Technician

Ryder•Tampa, FL

93d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Tampa, Florida, to perform maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles. The role is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, with second-shift hours Tuesday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pay is $27.50 per hour, with bonuses available for new ASE certifications and quarterly performance. The position requires driving Ryder vehicles and successful completion of required testing and checks. The technician performs preventive and standard maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs; communicates with customers and drivers to understand reported issues; uses shop management and electronic documentation systems; and follows applicable safety, DOT, and corporate compliance guidelines. Other support duties may include Service Island support and facility maintenance. Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; 80 hours of PTO in the first year starting on Day 1; yearly merit increases; a company 401(k) match; PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance; paid training; a safety-first workplace with state-of-the-art equipment; a technician competition with potential annual earnings; an additional paid day off for U.S. military veterans; a company stock discount; tuition repayment; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and referral bonuses. Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

Requirements

Basic tools are 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.
Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test.
Must pass a DOT physical.
Must pass a Ryder road test.
Must pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, 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 in the required experience 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 a complaint after a task is assigned.
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.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
80 hours of PTO in the first year, starting Day 1.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Top Tech Competition with potential earnings 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 specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each Ryder hire.
$100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.