Diesel Reefer Technician

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Manassas, Virginia, providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

Hourly Pay: $37.00 per hour, Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700, Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter, and Sign On Bonus: Ryder Pays You $1750 at 30 days and $1750 at 90 days.

Responsibilities

Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:

• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs 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
• Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Other support duties as required to support operations

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred, Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred, and 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
• 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, and all other certification as required by location, required.

Additional requirements include:

• 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
• This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass a Ryder Drug Test, Pass a DOT physical, Pass a Ryder road test, and Pass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including Drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

Benefits

All the benefits you expect — without the wait, including:

• 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)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

Pay and Schedule

Hourly Pay: $37.00 per hour, Schedule: Monday–Friday Weekends OFF, Hours: First Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, and Reefer Experience Required.