Diesel Mechanic Technician

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in New Stanton, Pennsylvania — providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $36.34 per hour
• Quarterly Bonus: Up to $500 every quarter — four times per year
• Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 at 30 days and $2,500 at 90 days

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, weekends off
• First Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Responsibilities

• Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220)
• Complete all OEM online diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix (completed within 365 days)
• Complete instructor-led OEM courses as required to support location fleet mix
• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:
  • Standard vehicle maintenance
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Complex repairs with minimal (if any) support
• Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electronic problems with minimal (if any) support, utilizing diagnostic computers/software when applicable
• Perform remote triage with RCRC and customers to determine the best solution to assist roadside breakdowns
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to properly determine the nature of the complaint once assigned a task
• Instruct and advise other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics
• Coach/mentor other level technicians
• Advise shop management and other technicians on shop repairs
• Utilize key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• Work in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support)

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)
  • Diagnostics and repairs (e.g., AC, electrical systems)
  • Advanced skilled-level repairs (e.g., major engine repairs, diesel aftertreatment, automotive fuel injection repairs)
• Four (4) years or more relevant work experience preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred
• All other certifications as required by location

Additional Requirements

• Ability to perform all T3 tasks
• Demonstrated advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Availability to work shift work/weekends and on-call duty as required
• Preferred ASE Certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, Electrical, Electronics, or ASE Master Mechanic
• Required to operate shop computers and diagnostic test equipment proficiently
• Must have minimum tool requirement
• Must road test vehicles as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/influence others
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1; up to 80 hours accrued in the 1st year
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training
• Safety-first workplace and 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, and more