Diesel Mechanic

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path that aligns with the values of safety and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers when necessary
• Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision
• Works unsupervised on most tasks
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine the nature of complaints once assigned a task
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Supports operations with other support duties as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work; basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems; required
• Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Passes a Ryder Drug Test, DOT physical, and a Ryder road test
• Passes a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including Drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

Qualifications

Must have a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred. Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment. Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc. 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; basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems; required.

Skills

Required skills include mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, routine preventative maintenance, basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, and the ability to diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers when applicable.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision coverage after 30 days, 80 hours of PTO your first year, starting Day 1, yearly merit pay increases, a 401(k) company match, PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance, paid training, a safety-first workplace, state-of-the-art equipment, and opportunities for professional development through participation in top tech competitions.

Pay

$30.50 per hour

Schedule

Second shift, Monday - Friday, 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Additional Information

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.