Diesel Mechanic Technician

Position Description

Permanent Full‑time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our truck fleet at Ryder in Kapolei, Hawaii.

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• Hourly Pay: $32.62 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: $3,000
• Tool Box / Tool Allowance
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Saturday with one day off during the week
• Hours:
  
  Second shift Monday–Friday 12:30 pm–9 pm;
  Saturday 6 am–3 pm

• On‑the‑job paid training
• PPE and uniforms issued
• Tool and boot allowance provided
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment
• Safety is always the first priority

• 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: oil changes, brake and tire work (required)
• 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 with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑ and medium‑duty equipment (required)
• Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc. (required)

• This position requires you to drive Ryder vehicles. Must 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.

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including:
• Standard vehicle maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computers when applicable
• Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Works unsupervised on most tasks
• Performs facility maintenance duties.
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaints once assigned a task.
• Utilizes key functions of the shop management system and electronic documentation available.
• Works in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT).
• Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.
• Demonstrates the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
• Provides other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support.
• Is SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT
  220).
• Completes 2 of the OEM online diagnostic scan tool software courses required by location and fleet mix within 365 days.

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, or status as a qualified individual with disability.