Diesel Technician Mechanic

Ryder System, Inc.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision after 30 days

401(k) match

Paid training

Maternity leave

Stock discount

Tuition repayment

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Grand Prairie, TX is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician on second shift (12:30 pm–9:00 pm). Starting hourly pay is $29.51 with bonuses for ASE certifications, quarterly bonuses up to $500, and a strong benefits package after 30 days. The role requires a CDL-A (preferred) and includes extensive training, equipment, and a retirement plan. You will work on heavy-duty vehicles with robust safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A,preferred
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test and background check in last 3 years

Responsibilities

• 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 and performs repairs
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint
• Uses Shop Management System and electronic documentation

Skills

Aptitude for mechanical repair

CDL A license

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications (preferred)

Tools

Basic tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring aMid-LevelDiesel Technician in Grand Prairie, TX ? providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

Hear it from a Ryder Technician Employee Here:

• Hourly Pay:?$29.51 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
• Schedule: Monday?Friday
• Hours: Second Shift 12:30 pm ? 9:00 pm

We provide the best State-of-the-Art Diagnostics and Tools to all Ryder Maintenance Repair Mechanics who work on Heavy Duty Vehicles

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401 (k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training that keeps you ahead
• Safety?first workplace & State-of-the-art equipment
• Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 ? $50,000 per year
• U.S. military veterans – extra paid day off
• 15% company stock discount
• Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

Requirements

• 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 preventative maintenance, which should include 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
• This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must:
• 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

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 perform repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• 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)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Location (Posting Location) : State/Province TX

Location (Posting Location) : City GRAND PRARIE

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 75050

Category Technicians/Service Employees4

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements 0-10%

Position Code 1000120

Min Pay USD $29.51/Hr.

Max Pay USD $29.51/Hr.