Diesel Mechanic

Overview

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician in Lexington, Kentucky — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about.

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder and work on Heavy Duty Vehicles while supporting the other Technicians in the shop.

Spots are filling fast — click apply now to secure your spot.

• Responsible for assisting and training Technicians as needed, providing customer service to daily customers, and giving feedback to the Service Manager on the performance of employees for appraisal or disciplinary purposes
• In addition, the Technician in Charge may also oversee parts distribution and inventory, shop reporting, warranty recovery, unit tracking, payroll administration and other duties assigned by the Supervisor/Manager

• 18 years of age or older
• 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 including some major engine repairs, diesel after treatment or automotive fuel injection repairs, required
• Four (4) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
• Must be able to read codes and instructions on the computer
• Must have computer experience in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, internet and other related
• Must have minimum tool requirement
• Maintenance computerized programs to create reports or communicate with customers, vendors and company representatives
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
• All other certification as required by location, required

• Must have a Valid Driver's License and the ability to meet Ryder's driving qualifications
• Must meet at minimum Tech II up to Tech IV qualifications plus a minimum of 6 months supervisory or training experience
• Ability to work flexible schedules including shift work, weekends, holidays and on-call rotations for roadside assistance
• Must be proficient in SMO, SBT, payroll system, warranty recovery and employee handbook
• Must have a thorough understanding of Unit utilization procedures
• This position requires you to drive Ryder vehicles. You must be able to 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

Important Note: Additional requirements may be required in different locations and/or accounts.

Equal Opportunity 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Benefits and Perks

• 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
• Paid Time Off Starts Accruing at DAY ONE with 80 hours per year
• 401 K offers a company match
• Stock at 15 % Employee Discount
• PPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
• Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs rewards 12 Top Techs each year with Cash Prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5000
• State of the Art Equipment
• Safety is Always the First Priority

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