Diesel Technician

Ryder•Lihue, HI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Lihue, Hawaii. The role involves maintaining and repairing heavy- and medium-duty vehicles, diagnosing mechanical and electronic problems, and completing inspections and repairs with minimal supervision. The technician also supports facility and shop operations, documents work using Ryder’s Shop Management System, complies with safety and regulatory requirements, and mentors lower-level technicians. The position pays $34.12 per hour and offers a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700; quarterly bonuses of up to $500; and a yearly tool allowance of $300. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with weekends off. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification, post-secondary degree, or technical certifications preferred.
Basic tools 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.
Basic diagnostics and repairs, including air conditioning and electrical systems, required.
At least two years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment.
Knowledge of computer skills, including PC, Windows, and mouse use.
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.
Must meet any additional screening requirements that apply to the assigned position, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging and background requirements.
All other certifications required by location are required.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of relevant work experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers when applicable.
Complete complex, 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, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Mentor Tech 1 and Tech 2 technicians.
Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Perform other support duties 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, including the predominant OEM, within 365 days.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off 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 earnings of $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 referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.
$100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Yearly tool allowance of $300.