Reefer Diesel Mechanic

Ryder • GA

101d • $30

About The Position

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full-Time Refrigeration Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Valdosta, Georgia. As a Reefer Technician at Ryder, you'll diagnose, overhaul, adjust, and repair a full range of trucks and trailers while focusing on refrigeration systems like Thermo King and Carrier.

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, diagnostics and repairs.
• Advanced skilled level repairs to include some major engine repairs, diesel after treatment or automotive fuel injection repairs, required.
• Four (4) years or more Relevant work experience, preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred.
• All other certification as required by location, required.
• Ability to perform all T3 tasks.
• Must have demonstrated advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be available to work shift work/weekends and on call duty as required.
• Prefer ASE Certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, electrical, Electronics or ASE Master Mechanic.
• Required to operate shop computers and diagnostic test equipment proficiently.
• Must have minimum tool requirement.
• Must road test vehicles as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/influence others.

Nice To Haves

• ASE Certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, electrical, Electronics or ASE Master Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)
• Complete all OEM on-line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix. (completed within 365 days)
• Complete Instructor led OEM courses as required to support location fleet mix.
• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including standard vehicle maintenance.
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Performs complex repairs with minimal (if any) support.
• Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
• Diagnoses and repairs complex mechanical and electronic problems with minimal (if any) support, utilizing diagnostic computers/software when applicable.
• Performs remote triage to with RCRC and customers to determine best solution to assist roadside breakdowns.
• Performs facility maintenance duties.
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task.
• Instructs and advises other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics.
• Coaches/Mentors other level technicians.
• Advise shop management and other technicians on shop repairs.
• 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).
• Other support duties as required to support operations.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $30.50 per hour.
• Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700.
• Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year.
• Sign On Bonus: Ryder Pays You $2500 at 30 days and $2500 at 90 days.
• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year.
• On the Job Paid Training.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days.
• 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees.
• Paid Time Off Starts Accruing at DAY ONE with 80 hours per year.
• Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans.
• 401 K offers a company match.
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount.
• PPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED.
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees