Diesel Technician

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Position Description

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

For more info call Suzanne or text "Gorham" to .

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• Hourly Pay: $30.00 per hour
• Sign on Bonus: $2,500 (Ryder pays $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days)
• Certification Bonus of $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  9:00 am - 5:30 pm
• 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 (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply)
• 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
• Ryder top technician recognition programs reward 12 top techs each year with cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician tuition repayment program up to $5,000 (ask your recruiter about it today)

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including standard and preventive maintenance
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computers when applicable
• Complete complex and detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Work unsupervised on most tasks
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation available
• Work in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Act as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Demonstrate ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Other support duties as required to support operations, including but not limited to service island support
• Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Complete 2 of the OEM online diagnostic scan‑tool software courses as required by location (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed within 365 days)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or technical certification or 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 preventive maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
• Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required
• Three or more years of relevant work experience, preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A, preferred
• All other certification as required by location, required
• 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 computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass a Ryder drug test
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a Ryder road test
• Pass a Ryder background and motor‑vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

Important note:

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor‑vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

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.

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