Diesel Technician Mechanic First Shift

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Opelika, Alabama.

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• Hourly Pay: $24.45 per hour
• Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 Every Quarter – Four Times Per Year
• Sign On Bonus: $1250 at 30 days and $1250 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, Weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  First Shift 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) etc. Start at 30 Days
• Paid Maternity Leave: 12 weeks of PAID for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off starts accruing at Day One — 80 hours per year
• Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401(k) offers a company match
• High-Value Stock at 15% Employee Discount
• PPE, Uniforms, Boot Allowance Provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs: rewards 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.

• 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 preventive maintenance, oil changes, brake and tire work, required
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience, preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
• MUST be able to 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
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• 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 (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations, including but not limited to Service Island support

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.

Apply today. Spots are filling fast — click apply now to secure your spot.

Questions? Call Nick or text “Opelika T2” to  to speak with your recruiter today.

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