Diesel Technician

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Des Moines, IA. This is a stable company offering weekly pay and excellent benefits.

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 perform 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

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification is preferred
• Post-secondary degree or Technical Certifications are preferred
• 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, is required
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience, preferred
• A Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A is preferred
• This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles

Qualifications

• Basic tools are required

Skills

• Basic tools

Benefits

• 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
• Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment
• 15% company stock discount
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)

Pay

Hourly Pay: $28.25 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday

Weekends OFF

Hours: Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year

Contact

We provide the best State-of-the-Art Diagnostics and Tools to all Ryder Maintenance Repair Mechanics who work on Heavy Duty Vehicles

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.