Diesel Technician

Overview

Position

Description:

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Jacksonville, FL

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• Hourly Pay: $32.00 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: $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Tuesday - Saturday
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift – Tuesday to Thursday 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Friday 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Annual merit pay increases; on-the-job paid training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match; 401(k) eligibility at 30 days
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave
• PTO accrues from day one (80 hours per year)
• Additional day off for US military veterans
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs with annual cash prizes
• Technician tuition repayment program up to $5,000

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational/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, including AC and electrical systems
• Three (3) years or more relevant work experience preferred
• All other certifications as required by location (some required, some preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A preferred
• Additional requirements:
  
  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)
• This position requires driving Ryder vehicles. Must obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and Ryder background and motor vehicle check (last 3 years)

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:
• Standard vehicle maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic equipment
• Completes complex inspections and repairs with minimal supervision
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Works unsupervised on most tasks
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine the nature of the complaint
• Uses Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Follows all safety and regulatory guidelines (DOT, MOT)
• Mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Accesses and uses internal and external maintenance documents
• Provides other support duties as required (e.g., Service Island support)
• SBTIII trained within 180 days
• Completes OEM online diagnostic tool courses as required by location

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, or status as a qualified individual with disability.