Diesel Technician

$50,000 - $64,480/Yr

Ryder - Mount Pleasant, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Mount Pleasant, IA

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

The Diesel Technician position at Ryder in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, is a permanent full-time role focused on maintaining and repairing heavy-duty vehicles within the company's truck fleet. The technician will perform a variety of mechanical repairs and diagnostics, ensuring vehicles are in optimal working condition. This role offers competitive pay, bonuses, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer 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.
• Other support duties as required to support operations.

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.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional certifications as required by location.

Benefits

• Average Weekly Pay: $1240
• Hourly Pay: $31.00 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
• Sign On Bonus: Ryder Pays You $1750 at 30 days and $1750 at 90 days
• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start 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
• 401 K offers a company match
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount
• PPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000!