Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•West Sacramento, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mobile Maintenance Diesel Technician in West Sacramento, California. The position performs mobile maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles, while providing customer service and managing maintenance work directly with customers. Technicians receive a Ryder mobile maintenance truck for service calls and have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and equipment. The role pays $42.24 per hour and includes a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700, as well as quarterly bonus opportunities of up to $500 per quarter. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with weekends off. The technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs across vehicle systems, including air and hydraulic brakes, air conditioning and heating, electrical and charging systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, driveline and axles, steering, suspension, tires, liftgates, and vehicle coupling systems. The role includes customer communication, repair estimates, road testing, work scheduling, electronic documentation, compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and maintaining required records. The technician also acts as a mentor to Mobile Technician II-level staff and performs other duties as assigned. Ryder describes a safety-first workplace and offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day; yearly merit increases; a 401(k) company match; PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance; paid training; employee discounts; a 15% company stock discount; up to $5,000 in technician tuition repayment; and 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria. Other incentives include a top technician competition, an additional paid day off for U.S. military veterans, and referral bonuses.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two or more years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment.
Have the minimum tools required to perform the job duties under Ryder Maintenance policy 2.02.
Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, Ryder background check, and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the past three years.
Be able to drive Ryder vehicles.
Understand and adhere to company policies.
Demonstrate hands-on mechanic, customer service, and account management skills.
Complete repair orders using company-established systems.
Demonstrate strong relationship management, verbal and written communication, and professional relationship-building skills across organizational levels.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team, prioritize workload, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Be self-starting and self-sufficient, with multitasking, organization, time-management, attention-to-detail, and follow-up skills.
Hold a valid noncommercial Class E driver's license, a Class A CDL, and/or a state driver's license as required.
Meet the qualifications of brake mechanics and inspectors under FMCS 396.25.
Complete required role training and qualifications within specified periods: SBTIII trained and SBT220 within 180 days; two OEM online diagnostic software courses within one year as required by location fleet mix; TW220 within 90 days; PM230 and PM298 within 90 days; BA220 and BA298 within 90 days; BH220 and BH298 within 90 days where appropriate; CF609 within 90 days; AC220 and AC298 within 180 days; and DR208 within 90 days.
This is a DOT safety-regulated and safety-sensitive position.
Additional screening may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, and customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical certification in a related field.
Ability to take home and secure an assigned mobile service truck and its contents.
ASE certification, with a bonus offered for each new certification obtained.

Responsibilities

Interact with customers and independently facilitate preventive maintenance, resolve repair issues, discuss repair estimates, and coordinate work schedules as required.
Road test vehicles to identify the cause of reported issues, verify repair quality, and support customer satisfaction.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on vehicle systems, including HVAC, air and hydraulic brakes, liftgates and cargo-handling equipment, electrical and charging systems, clutches, cooling systems, cranking systems, lighting, drive axles, driveline, engines, fuel systems, steering, suspension, tires and wheels, and vehicle coupling systems.
Use the Shop Management System and electronic documentation, and work in accordance with federal, state, local, and corporate compliance guidelines.
Use internal and external maintenance documents.
Maintain service, safety, and environmental records required by corporate and government requirements.
Meet company maintenance measurements related to inspections and preventive maintenance, brakes, tires, wheels, and other customer-safety-related maintenance items.
Mentor Mobile Technician II-level staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO 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 awards of $250 to $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 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.
Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $500 per quarter.
$100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.