Diesel Technician

Ryder•McDonough, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in McDonough, Georgia. The position pays $28.50 per hour and offers an ASE certification bonus of $100 for each new certification obtained, up to $700, as well as quarterly bonuses of up to $500. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on the second shift from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools for work on heavy-duty vehicles. The technician performs vehicle maintenance and repairs, including preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and component replacement. The role also includes facility maintenance, customer and driver interactions to determine the nature of complaints, use of shop management systems and electronic documentation, and compliance with applicable safety, DOT, and corporate guidelines. Other support duties may be assigned. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accruing from the first day; yearly merit increases; a 401(k) company match; PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance; paid training; a safety-first workplace with state-of-the-art equipment; a Top Tech competition with potential annual earnings of $250–$50,000; an additional paid day off for U.S. military veterans; a 15% company stock discount; up to $5,000 in technician tuition repayment; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.

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, 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.

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 Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
Performs standard vehicle maintenance.
Performs standard component inspections and repairs.
Performs preventive maintenance.
Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers when applicable.
Identifies root causes of basic failures or conditions and performs repairs as required.
Replaces defective components as instructed.
Performs facility maintenance duties.
Interacts with customers and drivers to determine the nature of a complaint after being assigned a task.
Uses key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Works in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT/MOT requirements.
Performs other support duties as required to support operations, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accruing from 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 with potential earnings of $250–$50,000 per year.
Additional 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.
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 bonuses of up to $500, four times per year.