Diesel Technician

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers when applicable
• Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Works unsupervised on most tasks
• 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)
• Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Supports operations with other support duties as required

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 Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required
• Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
• All other certification as required by location, required
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.

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
• 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)

Pay

$30.00 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

Schedule

Monday through Friday

Weekends OFF

First Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm