Mobile Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Loxley, AL

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an experienced-level Diesel Technician in Loxley, Alabama, to perform maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles. The role pays $32.00 per hour and includes certification, quarterly, and sign-on bonuses. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with weekends off. The position requires at least two years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy- and medium-duty equipment, and requires driving Ryder vehicles. Employees must be able to obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass required drug, DOT physical, road, background, and motor vehicle checks. The technician performs routine and preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs mechanical and electronic problems, completes detailed inspections, and documents work using Ryder’s Shop Management System and available electronic maintenance documents. The role also includes interacting with customers and drivers, following safety and regulatory requirements, mentoring lower-level technicians, and completing specified training and other operational support duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification.
Basic tools required.
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.
Ability to use computer systems, including a PC, Windows, and a mouse.
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.
Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of relevant work experience.
Post-secondary degree or technical certifications.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Perform standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers when applicable.
Complete complex and 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 and DOT requirements.
Mentor Tech 1 and Tech 2 technicians.
Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Provide other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support.
Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220).
Complete two OEM online diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by the location fleet mix within 365 days.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
80 hours of PTO during the first year, starting on Day 1.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Sign-on bonus of $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days.
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.
Safety-first workplace and state-of-the-art equipment.
Career development and advancement opportunities.