Diesel Mechanic

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This position offers a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $30.19 per hour
• Quarterly Bonus: Up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Sign On Bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Weekends OFF
• Hours: Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1; up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• 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 receive an 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification preferred
• 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 (e.g., oil changes, brake and tire work)
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A preferred
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Must 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 3 years

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• 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)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support)