Diesel Mechanic Technician

Diesel Mechanic Technician – Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

Permanent Full‑Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Battle Creek, Michigan.

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• Hourly Pay: $33.50 per hour
• Sign On Bonus: $2000 at 30 days and $2000 at 90 days
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) required
• 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, Weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift, 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Annual merit pay increases every year
• On‑the‑Job paid training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) starting at 30 days
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off accrues at day one: 80 hours per year
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans
• 401(k) company match
• 15% employee discount on Ryder stock
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Top Technician Recognition Program: cash prizes from $250 to $50,000 for the 12 top technicians each year
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000 (ask your recruiter)

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including:
  • Standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance
  • Complex mechanical and electronic diagnostics using a diagnostic computer when applicable
  • Detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision
  • Replacement of defective components as instructed
  • Unsupervised work on most tasks
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints once assigned a task
• Utilizes key functions of the Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Works in compliance with all federal, provincial, and corporate guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Accesses and uses internal and external maintenance documents
• Completes other support duties as required, such as Service Island support
• Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Complete 2 OEM online diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location (within 365 days)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or technical certification or post‑secondary degree 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)
  • Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems
• Three (3) years or more relevant work experience preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A preferred
• All other required certifications (as required by location)
• Minimum 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑duty and medium‑duty equipment
• Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Must be able to obtain a 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)

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, among other characteristics, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.