Diesel Technician

Position Description

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

• Hourly Pay: $36.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday
• Hours:
  
  6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on heavy‑duty vehicles.

• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• On-the-job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) etc. Start at 30 Days
• 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply)
• Paid Time Off starts accruing on Day One – 80 hours per year
• Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401(k) offers a company match
• High-valued Stock at 15% Employee Discount
• PPE, Uniforms, and Boot Allowance Provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Program rewards 12 Top Techs each year with Cash Prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000

• 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)
• Diagnostics and repairs, including AC, electrical systems
• Advanced skilled level repairs to include major engine repairs, diesel after treatment or automotive fuel injection repairs, required
• Four (4) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A, preferred
• All other certification as required by location, required

• Ability to perform all T3 tasks
• Must have advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Available for shift work/weekends and on call duty as required
• Preferred ASE Certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, electrical, electronics or ASE Master Mechanic
• Required to operate shop computers and diagnostic test equipment proficiently
• Minimum tool requirement
• Must road test vehicles as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/influence others
• Must drive Ryder vehicles: 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 last 3 years

• SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Complete all OEM on-line diagnostic scan tool software courses required by location fleet mix within 365 days
• Complete instructor‑led OEM courses required to support location fleet mix
• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:
• Standard vehicle maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Complex repairs with minimal (if any) support
• Access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electronic problems with minimal (if any) support, utilizing diagnostic computers/software when applicable
• Perform remote triage with RCRC and customers to determine best solution for roadside breakdowns
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Instruct and advise other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics
• Coaches/Mentors other level technicians
• Advise shop management and other technicians on shop repairs
• Utilize key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• Work in accordance with all federal / provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support)

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a 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 any other status protected under federal, state, and local law, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.