Diesel Technician

Overview

Position Description Immediately hiring a permanent full-time experienced mid-level diesel technician to support our truck fleet at Ryder in Zanesville, Ohio.

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• 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 properly determine the nature of the 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 (e.g., Service Island support)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification or 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 (oil changes, brake and tire work)
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of 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: Additional requirements may be required in different locations and/or accounts.

• Hourly Pay: $27.50 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: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, weekends off
• Hours:
  
  Second shift 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm
• Annual merit pay increases
• On-the-job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match; start at 30 days
• Paid time off starts accruing at day one (80 hours per year)
• Paid maternity leave for qualifying employees
• Additional time off for U.S. military veterans
• 401(k) with company match
• Stock options and employee discounts
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Top Technician Recognition Program with cash prizes
• Tuition repayment program up to $5,000

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.