Diesel Technician

About the Role

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician in Conway, South Carolina. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a rewarding career maintaining heavy-duty vehicles while supporting other technicians in the shop.

Watch and hear from a current Ryder Technician: https://RyderCareers.video/TIC-Hiring

Pay

Hourly Pay: $35.00 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: $2,500 at 30 days and $2,500 at 90 days
• Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year

Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• Weekends off
• Second Shift: 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 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 to build your skills
• Safety-first workplace with 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 eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more

Responsibilities

• Assist and train technicians as needed
• Provide customer service to daily customers
• Give feedback to the Service Manager on employee performance for appraisals or disciplinary purposes
• Oversee parts distribution and inventory
• Manage shop reporting, warranty recovery, and unit tracking
• Handle payroll administration and other duties assigned by the Supervisor/Manager

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• 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)
  • Diagnostics and repairs (AC, electrical systems)
  • Advanced skilled-level repairs (major engine repairs, diesel after-treatment, or automotive fuel injection repairs)
• Four (4) years or more of relevant work experience (preferred)
• Ability to read codes and instructions on the computer
• Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, internet, and related programs
• Proficiency in maintenance computerized programs for reporting and communication
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Ryder’s driving qualifications
• Minimum Tech II up to Tech IV qualifications, plus a minimum of 6 months supervisory or training experience
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including shift work, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations for roadside assistance
• Proficiency in SMO, SBT, payroll system, warranty recovery, and employee handbook
• Thorough understanding of unit utilization procedures

To become a Ryder employee, you must:

• 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

Internal candidates: Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months in their current position with a record of good performance, attendance, safety, and teamwork.