Diesel Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Basic tools
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines including: Routine preventative maintenance, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work
• Diagnostics and repairs, including AC, electrical systems
• Advanced skilled level repairs to include some major engine repairs, diesel after treatment or automotive fuel injection repairs
• All other certification as required by location
• Ability to perform all T3 tasks
• Demonstrated advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Availability to work shift work/weekends and on call duty as required
• Ability to operate shop computers and diagnostic test equipment proficiently
• Minimum tool requirement
• Ability to road test vehicles as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/influence others
• Ability 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

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications
• Four (4) years or more Relevant work experience
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A
• 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 365days)
• Complete Instructor led OEM courses as required to support location fleet mix.
• Performs 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. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Excellent benefits
• 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
• 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 Ryder hired Diesel Mechanic, Service Employee, Driver, Warehouse Associate and more!