Diesel Technician

Responsibilities

• SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)
• Completes all OEM on-line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix.
• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Performs complex repairs with minimal (if any) support
• Demonstrates 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 to with RCRC and customers to determine best solution to assist roadside breakdowns
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Instructs and advises other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics
• Coaches/Mentors other level technicians
• Advise shop management and other technicians on shop repairs
• 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)
• 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
• Diagnostics and repairs, including AC, electrical systems
• Advanced skilled level repairs to include some major engine repairs, diesel after treatment or automotive fuel injection repairs, required
• Four (4) years or more Relevant work experience, preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
• All other certification as required by location, required

Additional Requirements

• Ability to perform all T3 tasks
• Must have demonstrated advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Must have 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
• Required to operate shop computers and diagnostic test equipment proficiently
• Must have minimum tool requirement
• Road tests vehicles as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/influence others

Qualifications

• Master Level Diesel Technician certification

Skills

• Advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work shift work/weekends and on call duty as required
• Knowledge of shop management system and electronic documentation
• Knowledge of diagnostic computers/software
• Knowledge of remote triage and roadside breakdown solutions
• Knowledge of facility maintenance duties
• Knowledge of coaching/mentoring techniques
• Knowledge of shop management and operations

Benefits

• We provide the best State-of-the-Art Diagnostics and Tools to all Ryder Maintenance Repair Mechanics who work on Heavy Duty Vehicles
• We offer a sign on bonus of $3500
• We offer a tool box/tool allowance
• We offer a quarterly bonus of up to $500 every quarter
• We offer a certification bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
• We offer a 401(k) company match
• We offer paid training that keeps you ahead
• We offer a top tech competition with potential earnings up to $250 – $50,000 per year
• We offer 15% company stock discount
• We offer paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• We offer unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee