Diesel Mechanic

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Master Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Call Nick or text "CR" to .

• Hourly Pay: $32.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each New ASE Certification obtained up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter
• Sign On Bonus: $1750 at 30 days and $1750 at 90 days

• Second Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Monday–Friday;
  Weekends OFF

• 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 for qualifying employees
• Paid Time Off Starts Accruing at Day 1 with 80 hours per year
• Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401 K offers a company match
• 15 % Employee Discount on Stock
• PPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs rewards 12 Top Techs each year with Cash Prizes from $250 to $50,000!
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000!

• 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 (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
• All other certifications as required by location, required
• 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 computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass a Ryder Drug Test
• Pass a DOT Physical
• Pass a Ryder Road Test
• Pass a Background and Motor Vehicle Check including Drug and Alcohol Verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

• 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 determine nature of complaint when 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
• Demonstrates ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support)
• Completes SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Completes 2 of the OEM On-Line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix within 365 days

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.