Diesel Mechanic Technician CDL A

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Battle Creek, Michigan.

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• Hourly Pay: $33.50 per hour
• Sign On Bonus: $2000 at 30 days and $2000 at 90 days
• CDL A Required
• 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:
  
  Second Shift 9:30 am – 6:00 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 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
• Top Technician Recognition Program 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, including oil changes, brake and tire work
  • Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems
• Three (3) years or more 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 knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• This position requires you to drive Ryder vehicles. Requirements:
  • Obtain 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

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:
  • Standard vehicle maintenance
  • 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 once assigned a task
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Works in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (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)
• SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Complete 2 of the OEM On-Line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet MI 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, or status as a qualified individual with disability.