Maintenance Technician Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Pearl River, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Pearl River, Louisiana. This role offers a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools for mechanics working on heavy-duty vehicles. The company emphasizes a safety-first workplace and offers a clear path for career development and advancement. Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

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 preventative maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work).
Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required.
All other certification as required by location, required.
Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment.
This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles.
Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire.
Pass a Ryder Drug Test.
Pass a DOT physical.
Pass a Ryder road test.
Pass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including Drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years.
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable.
Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision.
Replaces defective components as instructed.
Works unsupervised on most tasks.
Performs facility maintenance duties.
Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task.
Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available.
Works in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT).
Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.
Demonstrates the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Performs other support duties as required to support operations, which could include Service Island support.
SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220).
Completes 2 of the OEM On-Line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mi. (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed within 365 days).

Benefits

Weekly pay
Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1
Yearly merit pay increases
401 (k) company match
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
Paid training
Safety-first workplace
State-of-the-art equipment
Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year
U.S. military veterans - extra paid day off
15% company stock discount
Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.