Diesel Mechanic

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Richland, Mississippi. This position offers a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers when applicable
• Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision
• Works unsupervised on most tasks
• 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
• Works in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Acts as a mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Supports operations with other support duties as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification
• Post-secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred
• 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.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Basic diagnostics and repairs
• Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.

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: $29.86 per hour

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday

Hours: Second Shift 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Additional Information

Important Note: 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.