Diesel Technician

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Master Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Buford, Georgia.

For More Info:
Call Michelle or Text "Buford" to .

• Hourly Pay: $30.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification, up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Sign‑On Bonus: $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, Weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift – Monday 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm;
  Tuesday - Friday 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm
• Annual Merit Pay Increases each year
• On‑the‑Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), etc. – start at 30 days
• Paid Maternity Leave: 12 weeks for qualifying employees
• Paid Time Off starts accruing day one: 80 hours per year
• Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401(k) with company match
• 15 % Employee Discount on Ryder Valued Stock
• PPE, Uniforms, and Boot Allowance provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Program rewards top 12 techs each year with cash prizes of $250‑$50,000
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000
• Work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans
• Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 per hired employee

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational or Technical Certification;
  Post‑Secondary degree or Technical Certifications (preferred)
• Basic tools are required
• Experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including:
  • Routine preventive maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
  • Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems (required)
• Three (3) years or more relevant work experience (preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
• All other certifications required by location (required)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑duty and medium‑duty equipment
• Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• This position requires you to drive Ryder vehicles. Requirements:
  • Must obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
  • Pass Ryder Drug Test
  • Pass DOT physical
  • Pass Ryder road test
  • Pass Ryder Background and Motor Vehicle check including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

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.

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including:
  • Standard vehicle maintenance
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computer when applicable
  • Complete complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision
  • Replace defective components as instructed
  • Work unsupervised on most tasks
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Work in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Act as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Demonstrate ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support
• SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Complete 2 of the OEM On‑Line diagnostic scan tool software courses within 365 days, per location fleet mix

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, veteran status, or disability.