Reefer Diesel Technician

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Refrigeration Diesel Technician in Sterling, Virginia. This is a stable company offering weekly pay and excellent benefits.

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
• Diagnostics 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)
• Supports operations with other 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; 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
• Ability to perform all T3 tasks
• Maintains advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• 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
• Must have demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/influence others

Qualifications

• Ability to perform all T3 tasks
• Maintains advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• 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
• Must have demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/influence others

Skills

• 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
• Diagnostics 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)
• Supports operations with other duties as required

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 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)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

Pay

Hear It From a Ryder Technician Employee Here

Hourly Pay: $42.00 per hour

Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700

Reefer Experience

Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year

Sign On Bonus: Ryder Pays You $2500 at 30 days and $2500 at 90 days

Schedule

Monday–Friday

Weekends OFF

First Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm