Diesel Technician

Overview

Position Description Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Columbia, SC.

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• Hourly Pay: $24.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus:
  Ryder pays up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Sign-On Bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, weekends off
• Hours:
  
  First Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles.

• Annual merit pay increases
• On-the-job paid training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), start at 30 days
• Paid maternity leave (12 weeks) for qualifying employees
• PTO starts accruing at day one with 80 hours per year
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans
• 401(k) company match
• Employee discount program and PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition with cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Tuition repayment program up to $5,000

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• 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 preventive maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
• Two years or more of combined classroom training and work experience (preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)

• This position requires driving Ryder vehicles. To become a Ryder employee you must:
• 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

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computer
• Identifies root cause of failures and performs repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine nature of the complaint
• Uses Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Complies with safety, DOT, MOT and other applicable guidelines
• Performs other duties to support operations

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, disability, or veteran status.