Diesel Mechanic Technician Reefer

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Conestoga, Pennsylvania, providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. You will work with state‑of‑the‑art diagnostics and tools on heavy‑duty vehicles, be recognized for your expertise, and have a clear path for career development and advancement. Ryder offers unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee, plus a Top Tech Competition where you can earn $250–$50,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including standard and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable.
• Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & 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 nature of complaint once assigned a task.
• 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).
• Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.
• Demonstrates the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations, which could include Service Island support, SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220), and completing 2 of the OEM On‑Line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix (predominant OEM completed within 365 days).

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 (oil changes, brake and tire work) and basic diagnostics and repairs (AC and electrical systems).
• Three (3) years or more relevant work experience preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A preferred.
• All other certification as required by location required.
• 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).
• Some positions may require additional screening such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision 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 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).
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $32.00 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).
• Sign‑On Bonus: $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, First Shift: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.