Diesel Mechanic
Ryder System, Inc. · Madison, AL · 6 days ago
Management$41/hrFull-time
About the role
Ryder is hiring a Master Level Diesel Technician in Madison, Alabama. The position offers a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.
Responsibilities
- SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)
- Completes all OEM on-line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix.
- Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:
- Standard vehicle maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Complex repairs with minimal support
- Demonstrates 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)
- Supports operations with other duties as required
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 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
- 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, required
- Four (4) years or more Relevant work experience, preferred
- Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
- All other certification as required by location, required
Additional Requirements
- Ability to perform all T3 tasks
- Must have demonstrated advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Must have basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be available to work shift work/weekends and on call duty as required
- Required to operate shop computers and diagnostic test equipment proficiently
- Must have minimum tool requirement
- Road test vehicles as necessary
- Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/influence others
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 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
- 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, required
- Four (4) years or more Relevant work experience, preferred
- Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
- All other certification as required by location, required
Skills
- SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)
- Completes all OEM on-line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix.
- Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:
- Standard vehicle maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Complex repairs with minimal support
- Demonstrates 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)
- Supports operations with other duties as required
Benefits
- 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 that keeps you ahead
- 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)
Pay
Hourly Pay: $41.00
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
Schedule
Monday–Saturday With Day Off During Week
Hours: First Shift 8:00 am – 4:30 pm