Diesel Technician

Pay & Bonuses

• Hourly Pay: $27.25 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 — four times per year
• Yearly merit pay increases
• Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year

Schedule

Tuesday – Saturday, Second Shift, 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1; up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training that keeps you ahead
• Safety-first workplace & state-of-the-art equipment
• 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

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• 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)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations; these could include but are not limited to Service Island support

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, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work, required
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience, preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
• This position requires you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must:
  • 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
  • Pass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

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.

About the Role

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Richland, Mississippi — providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. We provide the best state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools to all Ryder Maintenance Repair Mechanics who work on Heavy Duty Vehicles. At Ryder, you will be recognized and respected for your expertise and skill by joining a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans. Ryder provides a clear path for career development and advancement.