Diesel Technician

Overview

Diesel Technician – Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

Location:

Abilene, Texas

Immediately hiring a permanent full-time, experienced mid-level Diesel Technician to support our truck fleet at Ryder in Abilene, Texas.

• Hourly Pay: $22.85 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 per quarter
• Schedule:
  
  Tuesday – Saturday
• Hours:
  
  First Shift Tuesday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm;
  Saturday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

• 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 determine the nature of the complaint
• Utilizes Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Works in accordance with safety, DOT, MOT, and related guidelines
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational/Technical Certification or post-secondary degree preferred
• Basic tools required
• Demonstrated aptitude and experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines including routine maintenance
• Two (2) years or more of classroom training and work experience, 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 for the last 3 years

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening such as employment/education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer-specific requirements.

• Annual merit pay increases
• On-the-job paid training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), etc.; start at 30 days
• Paid time off accrues from day one (80 hours per year)
• Paid maternity leave for qualifying employees
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans
• 401(k) company match
• Stock/employee discount program
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Program with cash prizes
• Tuition repayment program up to $5,000

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran — Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.