Diesel Mechanic

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

Ryder - New Oxford, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

New Oxford, PA

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

The Diesel Technician position at Ryder in New Oxford, PA, is a permanent full-time role focused on maintaining and repairing heavy-duty vehicles within the company's truck fleet. The technician will work primarily on the second shift, ensuring that vehicles are in optimal working condition through routine maintenance and repairs. This role offers competitive pay, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced individuals in the field.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance.
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable.
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required.
• Replaces defective components as instructed.
• 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).
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations.

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, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work, required.
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience, preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire.
• Experience with diagnostic computer systems.

Benefits

• Average weekly pay of $1000.
• Hourly pay of $25.00.
• Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
• Quarterly bonus of up to $500.
• Sign-on bonus of $1250 at 30 days and $1250 at 90 days.
• Annual merit pay increases.
• On-the-job paid training.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits starting at 30 days.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.
• Paid time off starts accruing at day one with 80 hours per year.
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans.
• 401K with company match.
• Employee discount programs.
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided.
• Technician tuition repayment program up to $5,000.