Mechanic Diesel Technician

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Henderson, North Carolina. For more information, call Dominique or text "Henderson T3" at 904‑541‑9562.

• Hourly Pay: $29.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Sign‑On Bonus: $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days
• Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, Second Shift 3:30 pm – 12:00 am
• Annual merit pay increases every year
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and other benefits starting at 30 days
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for qualifying employees
• Paid time off accrues at day one (80 hours per year)
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans
• Company match on 401(k)
• 15% employee discount on Ryder stock
• PPE, uniforms and boot allowance provided
• Top Technician Recognition Program: cash prizes from $250 to $50,000 for 12 top technicians each year
• Technician tuition repayment program up to $5,000

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including:
  • Standard and preventive maintenance
  • Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers
  • Complete 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 the nature of complaints and assign tasks
• Utilize shop management system and electronic documentation
• Work in accordance with all federal, provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Act as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Perform other support duties as required (e.g., Service Island support)
• SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Complete 2 OEM on‑line diagnostic scan‑tool software courses within 365 days

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational or technical certification or post‑secondary degree (preferred)
• Basic tools required
• Demonstrated aptitude and experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including:
  • Routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
  • Basic diagnostics and repairs of AC and electrical systems (required)
• Three (3) years or more relevant work experience (preferred)
• All other certification required by location (required)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience with heavy‑ and medium‑duty equipment repairs and diagnostics
• Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.

• Must be able 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)

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor‑vehicle records check, 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 a 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, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.