Diesel Technician - Stable Pay, Great Benefits

Ryder System, Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

PTO starting day 1

401(k) match

Boot allowance

Paid training

Safety-first workplace

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Abilene, TX. Expect competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits with a stable employer.

Schedule is Tuesday–Saturday with first shift hours, plus overtime opportunities. You’ll work with state-of-the-art diagnostics and receive paid training and 401(k) matching. The role includes certification bonuses, quarterly bonus potential, and generous PTO after day one.

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 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.
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire.

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

Skills

Basic tools

Mechanical repair

Diagnostic skills

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Abilene, TX. Expect competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits with a stable employer.

Schedule is Tuesday–Saturday with first shift hours, plus overtime opportunities. You’ll work with state-of-the-art diagnostics and receive paid training and 401(k) matching. The role includes certification bonuses, quarterly bonus potential, and generous PTO after day one.