Houston Diesel Technician - Great Pay & Growth

Ryder System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Uniforms and boot allowance

Paid training

Safety-first workplace

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Mid-Level Diesel Technician for our on-site team to perform vehicle maintenance and repair on heavy-duty equipment. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles, utilizing diagnostic tools and adhering to safety and DOT guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with vocational/technical certification preferred, plus 2+ years of related experience. CDL-A preferred and ability to obtain CDL within 6 months.

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
• 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

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

Mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification

Tools

Diagnostic computer

Basic tools

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Mid-Level Diesel Technician for our on-site team to perform vehicle maintenance and repair on heavy-duty equipment. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles, utilizing diagnostic tools and adhering to safety and DOT guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with vocational/technical certification preferred, plus 2+ years of related experience. CDL-A preferred and ability to obtain CDL within 6 months.