Diesel Technician

Ryder; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trucking company in St. Charles seeks a Senior Level Diesel Technician to support their Truck Fleet. Responsibilities include performing complex mechanical repairs and mentoring junior technicians. Candidates should have at least 2 years of heavy equipment repair experience and possess a CDL. Competitive benefits package includes hourly pay of $33.12, quarterly bonuses, and sign-on incentives.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus up to $500

Sign on bonus of $4000

401 K with company match

Technician tuition repayment program up to $5,000

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs on heavy duty equipment.
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties including complex mechanical problem diagnosis.
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaints.
• Act as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.

Skills

Mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines

Basic computer skills (PC, Windows)

Customer interaction skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or Technical Certification

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Position Description: Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in St. Charles, Illinois.

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

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including standard vehicle maintenance, preventive maintenance, and complex mechanical and electronic problem diagnosis.
• Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision.
• Replaces defective components as instructed.
• Works unsupervised on most tasks.
• Performs facility maintenance duties.
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly 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).
• Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.
• Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
• Other support duties as required to support operations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $33.12 per hour.
• Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year.
• Sign On Bonus: Ryder Pays You $2000 at 30 days and $2000 at 90 days.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday Weekends OFF.
• Hours: Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm.
• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year.
• On the Job Paid Training.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days.
• 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.
• 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!

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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran.