Diesel Mechanic Technician

About the Role

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This position offers a stable career with weekly pay, excellent benefits, and state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools for working on heavy-duty vehicles.

Pay

Hourly pay: $28.00 per hour.

• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
• Quarterly Bonus: Up to $500 every quarter (four times per year).
• Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, weekends off.
• Second Shift: 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days.
• Earn PTO starting Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Yearly merit pay increases.
• 401(k) company match.
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
• Paid training to keep skills current.
• Safety-first workplace with state-of-the-art equipment.
• Extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans.
• 15% company stock discount.
• Up to $5,000 in tech tuition repayment.
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more.
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational or technical certification, or post-secondary degree, preferred.
• Basic tools required.
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including:
  • Routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work).
  • Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems.
• Three (3) years or more of relevant work experience preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply computer skills (PC, Windows, mouse, etc.).
• 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, including:
  • Standard vehicle maintenance.
  • Preventative maintenance.
  • Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computers when applicable.
  • Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision.
  • Replaces defective components as instructed.
  • Works unsupervised on most tasks.
  • Performs facility maintenance duties.
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine the nature of complaints.
• 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
• Other support duties as required, including:
  • Service Island support.
  • SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220).
  • Complete 2 of the OEM online diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed within 365 days).