Diesel Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Basic tools are required, including the minimum tool requirement.
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines.
• Experience with routine preventive maintenance, including oil changes, brake work, and tire work.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing air conditioning and electrical systems.
• Advanced repair skills, including some major engine repairs, diesel after-treatment repairs, or automotive fuel-injection repairs.
• Ability to perform all T3 tasks.
• Demonstrated advanced analytical and vehicle-maintenance repair skills.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including PC, Windows, and mouse use.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work shift work, weekends, and on-call duty as required.
• Proficiency operating shop computers and diagnostic test equipment.
• Ability to road-test vehicles as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and influence others.
• Ability to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
• Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, and Ryder road test.
• Must pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
• Must meet any additional screening requirements applicable to the position or customer assignment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical certification, post-secondary degree, or technical certifications.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• ASE certification in Preventive Maintenance, Brakes, A/C, Electrical, Electronics, or ASE Master Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220).
• Complete required OEM online diagnostic scan-tool software courses within 365 days, based on the location's fleet mix.
• Complete instructor-led OEM courses as required to support the location's fleet mix.
• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including standard maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Perform complex repairs with minimal support.
• Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electronic problems with minimal support, using diagnostic computers and software when applicable.
• Perform remote triage with RCRC and customers to determine solutions for roadside breakdowns.
• Perform facility maintenance duties.
• Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of assigned complaints.
• Instruct and advise other technicians on maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics.
• Coach and mentor technicians at other levels.
• Advise shop management and other technicians on shop repairs.
• Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
• Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety, DOT, and MOT requirements.
• Perform other support duties as required for operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on day one, 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.
• 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.
• Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
• Quarterly bonus of up to $500 per quarter.
• Top Tech Competition awards of $250–$50,000 per year.
• Unlimited referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.