Diesel Technician

$50,000 - $72,030/Yr

Ryder - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Shawnee, KS

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

Ryder System is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet in Bridgeton, MO. This position is crucial for maintaining and repairing heavy-duty vehicles, ensuring they operate efficiently and safely. The Diesel Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, including routine preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and complex mechanical repairs. The role requires a strong understanding of automotive gas and diesel engines, as well as the ability to work independently and mentor junior technicians. The technician will also interact with customers and drivers to assess vehicle issues and provide solutions. This is a first shift position, with hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Sunday through Thursday, offering a competitive hourly pay of $34.63, along with a sign-on bonus of $5,000 paid in two installments. Ryder values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with company matching, among other perks.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance duties.
• Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computers when applicable.
• Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision.
• Replaces defective components as instructed and works unsupervised on most tasks.
• Performs facility maintenance duties as required.
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints once assigned a task.
• Utilizes key functions of the 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 a mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.
• Demonstrates the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
• Completes additional 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 for the job.
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventative maintenance.
• 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 ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire.
• Pass a Ryder Drug Test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with heavy-duty vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Familiarity with diagnostic scan tool software courses.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $34.63 per hour
• Sign On Bonus: $2500 at 30 days and $2500 at 90 days
• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K 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
• 401 K with company match
• 15% Employee Discount on HIGH VALUED Stock
• PPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs with cash prizes from $250 to $50,000.