Diesel Technician

Ryder•Mount Pleasant, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. The role performs maintenance and repair work on vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles, and uses diagnostic tools and the Shop Management System. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with weekends off. Pay is $24.50 per hour, with bonuses available for new ASE certifications, quarterly performance, and participation in the Top Tech Competition. Ryder provides tools and state-of-the-art equipment, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement.

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 checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles.

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 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 after being 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 and DOT/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.
PTO accrual beginning 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.
Safety-first workplace and state-of-the-art equipment.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Top Tech Competition awards 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 or Fuel Service Employee.