Mechanic Diesel Technician

Position Description

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

For more info call Erica or text "Madison" .

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Video/Experienced Tech

• Hourly Pay: $30.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: Up to $500 every quarter
• Sign On Bonus: $1750 at 30 days and $1750 at 90 days
• Schedule: Monday – Saturday, one day during the week
• Hours: First Shift 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc., starting at 30 days
• 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply)
• Paid Time Off accruing at Day One, 80 hours per year
• Additional day off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401 K offers a company match
• 15 % Employee Stock 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

• Post‑secondary vocational education strongly preferred
• Must have minimum tool requirement
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Valid CDL (license
  
  A) highly desired; mandatory in some locations
• Must possess state license as required
• Minimum 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑ and medium‑duty equipment
• Knowledge of and ability to apply 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

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑ and medium‑duty equipment
• This position requires driving Ryder vehicles; must be able to acquire a CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass all required tests and checks (as above)

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems using 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 available
• 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 mix (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed 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.

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