Diesel Technnician

Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania (ZIP 18512) – Regular full‑time position.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $35.50 per hour.

• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 each quarter (four times per year).
• Sign‑On Bonus: $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days.
• Top Tech Competition: earnings ranging from $250 to $50,000 per year.
• Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, weekends off. Second shift: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• Earned PTO starting Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first 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.
• U.S. military veterans – extra paid day off.
• 15 % company stock discount.
• Up to $5,000 in technical tuition repayment.
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers.
• Complete detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision.
• Replace defective components as instructed.
• Work unsupervised on most tasks and perform facility maintenance duties.
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints.
• Utilize the Shop Management System and electronic documentation.
• Follow all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT).
• Mentor Tech 1 and Tech 2 level technicians.
• Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
• Provide other support duties as required, including Service Island support.
• Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220).
• Complete two OEM online diagnostic scan‑tool software courses within 365 days 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 experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventive maintenance, oil changes, brake and tire work, basic diagnostics, AC and electrical systems.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑duty and medium‑duty equipment.
• Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Ability to obtain a CDL within six months of hire.
• Pass Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background and motor vehicle checks (including drug and alcohol verification for the past three years).
• Additional screening may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and customer‑specific badging or background requirements.