Diesel Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Vocational or technical certification.
• Basic tools are required.
• Demonstrated 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 AC and electrical systems.
• At least two years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use, basic computer functions including a PC, Windows, and a mouse.
• Ability to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
• 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.
• Ability to drive Ryder vehicles.
• Meet any additional screening requirements that may apply, such as employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, customer badging, or customer background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers when applicable.
• Complete complex, 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/MOT requirements.
• Mentor Technician 1 and Technician 2 employees.
• Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
• Provide other support duties as required for operations, which may include Service Island support.
• Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220).
• Complete two OEM online diagnostic scan-tool software courses as required by the location's fleet mix, including the predominant OEM, within 365 days.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• Paid time off beginning 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.
• Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
• Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
• 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.