Diesel Technician

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician in Dayville, CT — providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. Hear from a Ryder Technician Employee.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $44.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained (up to $700)
• Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 at 30 days and $2,500 at 90 days

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Weekends off
• First Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (after 30 days)
• Earn PTO starting Day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year)
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training
• Safety-first workplace with 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 eligibility criteria)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational or Technical Certification (preferred)
• 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)
  • 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 relevant work experience (preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A (preferred)
• All other certifications as required by location (required)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to perform all T3 tasks
• Demonstrated advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills (PC, Windows, mouse, etc.)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be available to work shift work/weekends and on-call duty as required
• ASE Certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, electrical, Electronics, or ASE Master Mechanic (preferred)
• Required to operate shop computers and diagnostic test equipment proficiently
• Must meet minimum tool requirement
• Must road test vehicles as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/influence others
• 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)

Responsibilities

• SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)
• Complete all OEM online diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix (within 365 days)
• Complete Instructor-led OEM courses as required to support location fleet mix
• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including:
  • Standard vehicle maintenance
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Complex repairs with minimal (if any) support
• Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Diagnoses and repairs complex mechanical and electronic problems with minimal (if any) support, utilizing diagnostic computers/software when applicable
• Performs remote triage with RCRC and customers to determine the best solution for roadside breakdowns
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine the nature of complaints once assigned a task
• Instructs and advises other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics
• Coaches/mentors other level technicians
• Advises shop management and other technicians on shop repairs
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Works in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support)